Decatur is nearing a decision on what companies will receive a license to operate ambulances in Decatur.

The plan is that the new emergency medical services (EMS) provider would also serve the greater Macon County still.

There are four interested EMS providers: RuralMed EMS, Lakeside EMS, Echo Response EMS, and Abbott/AMR EMS.

“We are pleased with the responses and information we received at Monday’s administrative hearing,” said Decatur City Manager Scot Wrighton. “Following some final discussions, the City will issue licenses and facilitate a smooth transition as soon as possible.”

City staff will meet with the ambulance working group on Tuesday for further discussion. A decision will not come at that meeting, however, the City of Decatur plans to issue licenses soon after.