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Commissioners express concern over AmeriPro EMS ramp-up as county covers transition costs
Summary
County commissioners pressed staff on staffing shortfalls after AmeriPro took over EMS operations, approved a commercial lease and a budget amendment that includes $470,000 to cover EMS service-cost differences during transition, and asked for a status meeting with AmeriPro management this week.
Columbia County commissioners raised operational concerns about the transition to private contractor AmeriPro for emergency medical services, citing staffing shortfalls during a 60-day ramp-up period and approving funding and a lease to support the transition.
The board approved a commercial lease with AmeriPro for station space and…
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