Such would be the result of Tacoma’s proposed takeover of EMS and ambulance services. “The alliance model looks to sidestep those crucial elements through avoidance of competition and less stringent oversight.”Contra Costa County, California has instituted the alliance model. “Like all areas of public services, EMS has benefitted from innovation, which for the most part, has originated from the private sector,” Stuart adds. Delaying pension reform is one thing, but alliance model critics contend it does that while also diminishing EMS services. Rejection of the alliance model will allow fire departments to instead focus on fighting fires.

Source: Forbes August 01, 2021 02:03 UTC