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Kevin Hutto reports decommissioning of advanced life support units; Clifton council schedules meeting with county supervisor
Summary
At the May 3 meeting, Kevin Hutto told Clifton council that eleven advanced life support units and a swift rescue boat serving the area have been decommissioned; the council noted local response challenges and scheduled a meeting with County Supervisor Pat Herrity to discuss.
Kevin Hutto reported to the Clifton Town Council on May 3 that eleven advanced life support (ALS) units serving Clifton and surrounding areas have been decommissioned and that the swift rescue boat previously used at Bull Run has been removed.
Hutto said the reductions mean that future water rescues in and around Clifton would have to come from Burke and noted the special challenges local roads and traffic pose for emergency response. He described the decommissionings as a concerning development for the Clifton area and said a meeting with County Supervisor Pat Herrity has been scheduled to discuss the issue.
The council did not take formal action at the meeting; the report was listed under Citizen’s Remarks. Council members and staff noted the operational challenges for first responders in the area and the need to consult county officials to understand service impacts and potential remedies.
Next steps: Council and community representatives will meet with Supervisor Pat Herrity to pursue details and possible responses. No timetable for action or county commitments was recorded in the minutes.
