Sumter County Administrator explains switch to more expensive ambulance service

Sumter County Administrator explains switch to more expensive ambulance service

It was brought to the attention of the Americus Times-Recorder that Sumter County did not choose the lowest bid when selecting an emergency management service to provide ambulances for the County. With the new emergency management service (EMS) fees put in place, many have expressed concerns about the added expense. County Administrator Scott Carver gave explanations for the new fees and the switch to a more expensive EMS service in a recent int…