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Council approves one-year trial to stop billing for fire runs except for rural insurance calls

Medford City Council / Medford Economic Development Authority / Medford Public Works Authority · January 1, 2026
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Summary

Medford City Council approved a one-year trial to stop billing for fire runs beginning Feb. 1, 2024, while continuing to bill insurance on rural calls; the motion passed unanimously.

The Medford City Council voted on Jan. 8, 2024 to halt routine billing for fire runs for a one-year trial starting Feb. 1, 2024, while continuing to bill insurance on rural calls. Vice‑Mayor Steve Zeman made the motion and Councilmember Rick Cardwell seconded; the motion carried with unanimous votes from the five councilmembers.

The minutes state the change takes effect Feb. 1, 2024 and is set for a one-year trial period. The minutes do not record estimated fiscal impacts, an implementation plan, or a staff report with cost projections; further details would be determined by staff implementation or future council action.

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