Book Description

The Aurora Fire Department periodically reviews how its resources are being used. To date, the Department has not conducted research to determine the feasibility of owning and operating an ambulance service. The research was needed to complete the last step of the Emergency Medical Services Strategic Plan. The purpose of this research was to determine the feasibility of the Aurora Fire Department to own and operate an ambulance service for the citizens of Aurora. The research findings determined that operational elements of a quality EMS system include good people, clinical sophistication, operational effectiveness and financial stability. Conclusive findings to prove or disprove the claims of the private sector ambulance companies to be more cost effective, efficient, and responsive than public sector transport services could not be obtained.