Board awards county EMS contract to AdventHealth EMS, beginning Feb. 1, 2027
May 8, 2026
After reviewing competitive proposals, county EMS coordinator Blake Hodge recommended awarding a five-year EMS contract to AdventHealth EMS at a proposed $600,000 baseline; commissioners unanimously approved the recommendation and welcomed AdventHealth’s regional leadership to the county.
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Blake Hodge, Walker County EMS coordinator, recommended the board award the county’s emergency medical services contract to AdventHealth EMS following a competitive request for proposals. Hodge said five proposals were received and that AdventHealth’s submission — proposed at roughly $600,000 for an initial term that could run five years — offered strong employee benefits, training capacity and regional integration. "We were extremely impressed with their professionalism, their leadership, their commitment to the service they provide," Hodge said.
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