TCFD EMS Transport

In 2021, the City engaged the services of TriData to study and prepare a report that would assist the City in determining if it was fiscally and operationally feasible for the City to provide primary first response Advanced Life Support (ALS) transport. Currently, the City contracts with a third party to provide emergency transportation services. Both TCFD and the Contractor currently respond to all emergency medical calls. However, the Contractor provides transport.

City voters approved to restore up to 1 mill for the purpose of fire department emergency transportation services and facilities at the November 2023 election by a 2:1 margin. The ballot proposal will provide funding to allow TCFD to provide transport services, with the 1 mill tax levy. The revenue provided would support the proposed staffing model of nine additional personnel, one captain, the purchase of additional equipment, and two new ambulances.

TCFD is targeting July 2026 for the full EMS transport transition.

Next Steps/Progress

New Ambulances: First ALS transport ambulance delivered January 2025; in operation in spring 2025. Second ambulance arriving fall 2025.

Facility Updates: Lease approvals in progress for 520 W Front Street & 851 Woodmere Avenue, allowing Fire Administration relocation.

HVAC Repairs: System at 520 W. Front assessed and repaired.

Hiring Efforts: Recruiting for 7 FF/EMT Basic and/or Paramedic positions. One postion from the FY 2024-2025 budget cycle, and 6 from the FY 2025-2026 budget cycle. 

EMS Leadership: New EMS Administrator hired, started February 2025.