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AUGUSTA — The Blue Ribbon Commission on EMS has released its final report to the Legislature, detailing recommendations for improving emergency medical services in Maine.

Mayor Andre Dickens cut the ribbon for the city's first EMS-focused station Thursday afternoon.

After stepping down as Austin police chief, Joe Chacon is now the director of emergency services for the city of Pflugerville and will oversee EMS

"The long term issue is to have money for the paramedics. They can go on be a nurse and make more money," said Chris Weyant.

K. Lynn Samerigo of Pflugerville lost her husband due to medical negligence a year ago. Now she is struggling to replace her support system.

Contractor has been criticized from Georgia to Northern California for employee behavior, massive surprise bills and slow response times.

Idea for new structure came from an anonymous donor, who kicked in the first $200,000

A $35M proposal from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham creating a firefighter recruitment and retention fund met approval from Eddy County Fire and Rescue.

If ESD No. 5 is approved, residents will owe up to 10 cents per $100 property valuation tax to the ESD. For example, a property valued at $500,000 will cost the owner $500 per year.

The transition went into effect at midnight Oct. 1. As of Oct. 6 the city’s firefighters had transported 71 people to the hospital.