$7 million needed for EFD to take over city ambulance services

$7 million needed for EFD to take over city ambulance services

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — The city of Evansville has announced that the Evansville Fire Department will take over full responsibility for ambulance services within city limits. Officials say $7 million is needed to move forward. The transition date is set for July 1, 2026. This comes after the city notified the current ambulance service provider, AMR, of its intention to bring in the role internally. City officials say by bringing the service in…

Evansville Fire Department taking over ambulance services for City of Evansville

The City of Evansville is ending its contract with AMR, and the Evansville Fire Department is taking over the service.

Evansville Fire Department taking over ambulance response

The City of Evansville and Evansville Fire Department are held a news conference Tuesday.

Evansville Fire Department to Take Over Emergency Ambulance Services | City-County Observer

In a strategic effort to coordinate emergency response and create long-term fiscal sustainability, the City of Evansville has announced that the Evansville Fire Department (EFD) will assume full responsibility for ambulance services within city limits. The target date for the changeover is July 1, 2026. This transition follows the City’s notification to its current provider of ambulance services, AMR, of its intention to bring that role internal.