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EMS response times in northern Scotland County
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Public comments (3)
ConcernedBeth AmmonsOct 5, 2026
Said northern county residents have been left behind, citing the loss of the Wagram EMS substation over $80,000 and 30-plus-minute response times, and urged 24/7 coverage.
Board of Commissioners - Oct 5, 2026 · 3:53 →ConcernedSherry MichaelOct 5, 2026
Framed the EMS choice as life-or-death: interim outside coverage, understaffed county EMS, or full 24/7 outside service — and urged commissioners to do the right thing.
Board of Commissioners - Oct 5, 2026 · 7:16 →OpposedDavid LockhartOct 5, 2026
Described waiting 25 minutes with an unresponsive woman and comparing cousins' stroke outcomes, quoting the county's own press release promising full funding for essential public services.
Board of Commissioners - Oct 5, 2026 · 9:48 →