Summary
New state legislation makes EMS an essential service — meaning an ambulance must actually show up when you call 911 — and requires the county to plan for it. A working group chaired by Legislator Ostlund will build a multi-year implementation timeline, building on two prior county studies.
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Last discussed Feb 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs of a countywide EMS program aren't known yet — that's exactly what the working group will figure out.
Everyone who might ever need an ambulance — especially in areas currently underserved by volunteer squads.
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