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Split over ambulance service could cost patients Play Video
March 7, 2013 9:14 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS - The City of Colorado Springs and El Paso County have split over ambulance service breaking off a 17-year relationship. In a prepared statement to the Emergency Services Agency board Wednesday, Colorado Springs Fire Chief Rich Brown said the department intends to recommend to City Council that they... more » -
City formally announces plans not to renew ambulance contract
March 7, 2013 12:27 AM
Colorado Springs will likely seek its own contract for ambulance service after March 2014. On Wednesday, the City informed the Emergency Services Agency of their intentions to separate from AMR---the company currently providing services to all El Paso County residents. The City believes the cost is too high... more » -
Consultant encourages cooperation on ambulance contract
February 6, 2013 11:17 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS - The message from an industry consultant to members of the Emergency Services Agency board Wednesday is that it will be best for patients if the both city and county can continue to work together as they consider renewing their contract with ambulance provider American Medical Response. The... more » -
Mayor mulls in-sourcing ambulance service Play Video
January 10, 2013 12:38 AM
COLORADO SPRINGS - American Medical Response has a government-endorsed monopoly for the ambulance service in Colorado Springs and El Paso County. Their contract is up for renewal at the end of the year and Mayor Steve Bach wants to see if the city's really getting the best deal. "More... more » -
AMR to increase cost of ambulance rides in 2011
October 26, 2010 7:31 PM
Ambulance rides in Colorado Springs and much of El Paso County will cost more in 2011. El Paso County Commissioners and Colorado Springs City Council on Tuesday approved a request by American Medical Response for a 5.8973% increase in patient charges. The rate increase, effective January 1, means a... more » -
Pueblo joins Haiti tent drive
February 3, 2010 1:27 PM
The Pueblo Fire Department and American Medical Response in Pueblo have joined Colorado Springs in collecting used tents to be sent to Haiti for earthquake relief. Tents need to hold four or more people. Large tarps are also useful. Click here for the locations of Pueblo Fire Stations. ... more »
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