The Ellis County Press: EMS/CareFlite decided Monday, July 26

EMS/CareFlite decided Monday, July 26
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Editor on 07/25/2010 22:37:00


FERRIS- An public forum is listed on Monday nights agenda for a special meeting
on the city's emergency services.
Monday, July 26 located at city hall at 6:30 p.m. council will decide on the EMS
budget.
In previous meetings, it has been reported by City Manager Eric Strong the
contract to have CareFlite provide emergency 24/7 protection would cost $36,000
with an additional $10,000 for the utilities.
Currently, the city is budgeted for more than $200,000 for the city to provide
emergency service for 16 hours a day.
Councilman Billy Don Dunn has said the savings, if contracted with CareFlite,
would be able to better staff the fire department.