Chair of County Commissioners gives reason for EMS fees - Americus Times-Recorder

Chair of County Commissioners gives reason for EMS fees - Americus Times-Recorder

The Sumter County Board of Commissioners met June 10. Chair David Baldwin read a prepared statement on EMS fees. “Approximately 4 years ago, to make certain that EMS services were available for its citizens, Sumter County had to begin supplementing the county EMS provider.” Baldwin stated it was common practice, and gave four reasons why it became necessary. The first was increased use of EMS services by people who did not pay for the service. “…