Firefighters lobby for city-operated ambulance service
58% of the fire department's calls for service were for emergency medical issues
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Springfield fire chief met with private ambulance companies about improving EMS system
After concerns about not having enough ambulances within the Capital City, Springfield officials are meeting with private companies to find a solution moving fo
Source: foxillinois.com
In 2023, 1,257 ambulance requests delayed in Sangamon County
Last year there were over a thousand requests for an ambulance in Sangamon County, that were delayed because all available vehicles were busy.
Chris Mueller Sangamon County Center Director Chris Mueller Medics First America Ambulance Fire Chief Ed Canny
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Springfield ambulance providers speak up at council meeting
The controversy regarding ambulance service in Springfield continues.
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Breaking down the controversy surrounding Springfield ambulance providers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - On March 21, 2024, Springfield Fire Fighters Local 37 posted on Facebook:
Kainan Rinaberger Carlee Bronkema Springfield Fire Department Springfield Fire Fighters Local Medics First Sangamon County Central Dispatch System
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\Ambulance company denies Springfield firefighters made unmet vehicle request Thursday
On Thursday, the Springfield Firefighters Local 37 said on Facebook that there aren't enough ambulances in the city after they said two requests for vehicles we
Kainan Rinaberger Robert Bajier Springfield Fire Department Springfield Firefighters Local Medics First America Ambulance
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City-operated ambulance service to be considered
Springfield City Council members will consider spending $280,000 in the next fiscal year on what could be the first step toward a multimillion-dollar, city-operated ambulance...
Source: illinoistimes.com
Illinois Sen. Turner files bill requiring body cams for EMS workers
Senate Bill 1306 follows the death of Earl Moore Jr., who was placed prone on a cot; police body camera video showed how EMS workers handled the call
Source: sj-r.com
Enos Park TIF renewed for 12 years and signed by Gov. Pritzker
Nearly one year after it expired, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker officially signed the renewal of Enos Parks tax increment finance (TIF) district.
Source: sj-r.com