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Richmond to shift routine medical responses; consultant report advances talks on Fort Bend County fire agreement
Summary
The City received a consultant report on a proposed fire protection agreement with Fort Bend County and scheduled follow-up negotiations; the Fire Chief announced that, beginning March 2, routine responses to medical facilities where medical staff are present will be discontinued, with Fort Bend County EMS handling transports, potentially reducing about 1,000 fire responses annually.
The City of Richmond reviewed a consultant analysis of fire protection services and scheduled a follow-up meeting to continue negotiations with Fort Bend County, city staff said at the Feb. 16 workshop. Commissioners emphasized the need for a clear scope of services and appropriate compensation as discussions continue.
Staff recounted prior proposals in negotiations, including an earlier offer that involved providing a ladder truck in exchange for…
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