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DeKalb County adds county-run transport ambulances to reduce delays, official says

DeKalb County Fire Rescue presentation · July 24, 2026
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Summary

A presenter said the county now operates its own transport ambulances to increase capacity and reduce patient-transport delays during high call volumes, keeping emergency resources available.

A department presenter announced that DeKalb County now operates its own transport ambulances. "This addition additional capability increases our overall capacity, reduces delays in patient transportation times, and strengthens our ability to serve residents during high call volumes," the presenter said.

The transcript does not specify the number of transport vehicles added, the budget for the change, or the operational start date; those details were not provided in the presentation. The presenter framed the change as intended to keep emergency resources available for subsequent calls.