Summary
A 19-year public safety veteran warned the county may have no EMS provider after June 30, or one at a much higher cost, and said his public records request about contract negotiations has gone unanswered. Residents urged the board not to take the lowest bidder.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
A new EMS contract could come at significantly higher cost than the previous bid.
All county residents who call 911 depend on this service being secured.
Residents could face slower or more expensive ambulance response after July 1.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Commissioners - May 4, 2026
The county's ambulance coverage deal with MedEx fell through, and First Health is stepping in — but wants $347,459 to keep service running until July 1. The Board has to land a franchise agreement fast, with service legally needed by July 1 and only a few meetings left.
Board of Commissioners - Apr 20, 2026
A 19-year public safety veteran warned the county may have no EMS provider after June 30, or one at a much higher cost, and said his public records request about contract negotiations has gone unanswered. Residents urged the board not to take the lowest bidder.
Board of Commissioners - Jan 5, 2026
After three hearings and a work session, the county is moving to grant MedEx an exclusive franchise for emergency and non-emergency ambulance service starting July 1, 2026. A first reading was introduced; the contract is still being negotiated.
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