County ambulance service to consolidate office and station
By John Mangalonzo, Abilene Reporter-News, Texas | |
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services |
In his overview, Allman said he was pleased with the nonprofit ambulance service's performance in 2013.
In
Allman told commissioners 81 percent of its 1,029 calls last year came from five communities --
To more efficiently provide emergency medical services, STEMS is looking at a centralized location for its administrative office and station. Currently, the office is in
"We're looking into having one centralized property and that's at 1458
STEMS is not contracted to be at a patient's location within a certain time, but Allman pointed out arriving in 15 minutes or less is STEMS' goal.
Also, the county isn't legally required to provide service to residents in unincorporated areas, but county officials said they believe they should.
The service is exploring ways to raise funds thorough grants and donations to build its ambulance station, which Allman estimated to cost between
Along with his report, Allman gave commissioners a heads-up that STEMS will likely request
"The money we get from the county is operational expenses," Allman explained. "The money we collect from insurance and donations, that's what we use to upgrade equipment or buy equipment."
STEMS has eight full-and 12 part-time employees.
Commissioners also:
Tabled a transfer of property to the county in Precinct 2. Commissioner
Approved the appointment of Dr.
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