Bryan City Council Approves Three Requests Affecting The Fire Department’s EMS Service

Bryan City Council Approves Three Requests Affecting The Fire Department’s EMS Service

In a recent development, the Bryan City Council has approved three significant requests from the Bryan fire department’s EMS service during their meeting held on June 18, 2024. The outcomes of this approval will have far-reaching effects on both the Fire Department and the community they serve.

New Ordinance Against Fake Emergency Calls

To begin with, the city council members unanimously agreed on the illegality of making false emergency ambulance requests. This decision comes in light of numerous incidents where EMS units were unnecessarily occupied by non-emergency medical transports and unwarranted lift assists, particularly from nursing homes and similar residential facilities. Such an ordinance is expected to deter unnecessary calls and ensure timely responses for actual emergencies.

Increase in Some Ambulance Fees

The second proposal put up by the Bryan fire department’s EMS service saw an increase in some ambulance fees, approved without objection by the council. This price adjustment is necessary to keep the ambulance service financially secure and sustainable and eliminate services’ probable outages that could pose a risk to the citizens.

Procurement of Four New Ambulances

Lastly, the council agreed upon the procurement of four new ambulances for the Bryan fire department’s EMS service. The decision came after a thorough discussion concerning the condition of the existing units, some of which have reached mileage between 100,000 and 160,000 miles. The acquisition of the new ambulances will enhance the department’s fleet’s efficiency and reliability, ensuring a prompt response to all emergency calls.

Implications for Bryan City

The Bryan city council’s recent decisions will significantly impact the function of the fire department’s EMS service and the safety and wellbeing of the city’s residents. Streamlining EMS operations by discouraging fake emergency calls paves the way for more efficient deployment of resources. Additionally, the decision to procure new ambulances will improve service quality by ensuring readiness in emergency scenarios.

While increased fees might be seen as an added burden to some, it is crucial to maintaining a fully functional, highly capable EMS service for the very purpose of protecting the life and health of the community. The council hopes that these measures, though potentially challenging, will lead to improved service delivery and enhanced public safety in the city of Bryan.