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Highlander Fire Protection District outlines EMS needs, equipment mismatch and $1.9M debt
Summary
Captain Keith Young told the Council the Highlander Fire Protection District faces approximately $1.9 million in debt, has an oversized Quad 11 ambulance that is not currently in service, and expects a third ambulance in December while continuing to seek funding and leadership support.
Captain Keith Young presented call-volume data and operational challenges for the Highlander Fire Protection District, telling the Council the department is managing legacy debt (about $1.9 million) and that a recently acquired Quad 11 vehicle was 'spec wrong' and too large to safely operate on county roads, so it is not in use and is listed for sale. Young said the district expects delivery of a third ambulance in December and has switched to Medbill in May for billing. He recommended additional funding and better coordination to expand coverage across the county.
Council members asked about staffing and cross-training; Young said two staff are EMS only but the district is working to provide Fire 1 and 2 training to move toward dual certification. The Council took the presentation for information; no appropriation was requested that evening specifically tied to the debt figure.
