Statement:
Ashland Municipal Code (AMC) Chapter 6.40.110 requires ambulance service providers operating within the City of Ashland to apply annually for an ambulance operator's license. |
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Background:
The fire department has provided emergency services in Ashland since 1885. From 1926 to 1936, the fire department operated the ambulance service in Ashland, and in 1936 the ambulance service was sold to Litwiller Funeral Home. The fire department obtained its first medical response vehicle (Rescue 9) through community donations in 1973, and began providing first response emergency medical services to the community. In January 1996, the City of Ashland purchased the Ashland Life Support Ambulance Company and Ashland Fire & Rescue began providing ambulance services within a 650 sq mile ambulance service area in south Jackson County, known as ASA III. Ambulance services in Oregon are regulated by county governments, and within the City of Ashland they are required to obtain an ambulance operator's license. This license is renewed on an annual basis. |
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Related City Policies:
AMC Chapter 6.40.110 |
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Council Options:
Approve or deny renewal of Ashland Fire & Rescue's ambulance license. |
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Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the ambulance service license renewal. |
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Potential Motions:
Motion to approve or deny Ashland Fire & Rescue's request for ambulance license renewal. |
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Attachments:
Please click on the link below to view the following attachments:
• Ambulance license renewal application. |
