New Ambulance Fees
Summary
Vermillion Fire/EMS added a $450 charge for advanced-life-support intercepts assisting other agencies, and a $75 lift-assist fee — only after the first three free lift-assist calls in a calendar year. Calls that turn into medical emergencies don't count against the three.
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Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fees help offset rising Fire/EMS operating costs; the initial Mamacitas liquor license also brings $95,000 into the general fund.
The Fire/EMS budget and all residents who rely on it; frequent lift-assist callers' families get connected to long-term help.
Residents needing more than three lift-assists per year would pay $75 each thereafter.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Agendas, Packets and Minutes (Regular) - Jul 20, 2026
Fire/EMS will order a new power stretcher and loading system now on a 0%-interest plan so it's installed when the new ambulance arrives in January 2027, with payment from the 2027 Second Penny Fund.
City Council Agendas, Packets and Minutes - May 4, 2026
Vermillion Fire/EMS added a $450 charge for advanced-life-support intercepts assisting other agencies, and a $75 lift-assist fee — only after the first three free lift-assist calls in a calendar year. Calls that turn into medical emergencies don't count against the three.
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