At their regular meeting on December 8, Mason’s County Commissioners agreed to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of Mason to provide staffing to enable the two County ambulances to be out at once.
The City of Mason has agreed to pay $150,000 for this community service. The County and City have been working together for a while to solve the “second out” problem. “There was an increased need for a second out call in the City, County and ETJ (extra-territorial jurisdiction),” said Judge Hardin. “We wanted to execute an agreement that will provide a second out call.”
The City is expected to formally adopt the interlocal agreement at its next meeting December 15. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director Thain Martin is working on staffing changes to cover the increased workload. The goal is to have the services available starting January 1, or as close as possible thereafter. “I’m just thankful we’re able to do it,” said Commissioner Dave Underwood.
