<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2sGgsa_18mMjYjC00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2sGgsa_18mMjYjC00" width="1320" height="743" >ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — Concerns are growing in St. Joseph County over the future of ambulance service in rural communities.The county currently contracts with the City of South Bend to provide advanced life support, or ALS, ambulance coverage outside city limits.Township leaders say they still do not know whether that agreement will continue in the coming years.Firefighter and EMT Ron Baker, who is also running for Centre Township Trustee, says clarity is needed so local departments can plan."My goal with this is to get the commissioners to kind of stall things out, get with their trustees, hold this until 2028 to get these smaller communities enough time to get a plan in place and get the monies in place and the people in place," said Baker.He says if the ALS contract were to end, smaller townships like Centre, Greene , and North Liberty would have to fund and staff their own ambulance service — a process that could cost millions and take years.</div></body>

Rural Ambulance Service Uncertainty in St. Joseph County

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. — Growing concerns surround the future of ambulance services in rural areas of St. Joseph County. Currently, the county contracts with the City of South Bend for advanced life support (ALS) ambulance coverage outside the city limits. However, township leaders remain uncertain about the continuation of this agreement. Ron Baker, a firefighter and EMT running for Centre Township Trustee, calls for clarity from county commissioners to allow local departments time to prepare. If the current contract ends, smaller townships such as Centre, Greene, and North Liberty would need to independently fund and staff their own ambulance services, a process that could take years and cost millions.

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ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — Concerns are growing in St. Joseph County over the future of ambulance service in rural communities. The county currently contracts with the City of South Bend to provide advanced life support, or ALS, ambulance coverage outside city limits. Township leaders say they still...

Concern grows as rural ambulance service discussions continue in St. Joseph County

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ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — Concerns are growing in St. Joseph County over the future of ambulance service in rural communities. The county currently 

Concern grows as rural ambulance service discussions continue in St. Joseph County

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