2027 County Emergency Medical Services Provider Selection
Summary
The county chose the Evansville Fire Department to provide ambulance service outside the city, replacing AMR after the city went a different direction. Commissioners weighed staffing, equipment, infrastructure and cost, and consulted township trustees. Transition details are still to come.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
Cost was one of the factors commissioners cited, but no dollar figures were given.
County residents outside city limits who will receive ambulance service from the Evansville Fire Department.
AMR, the longtime incumbent provider, loses the county contract.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of County Commissioners & Drainage Board - Jun 30, 2026
The county chose the Evansville Fire Department to provide ambulance service outside the city, replacing AMR after the city went a different direction. Commissioners weighed staffing, equipment, infrastructure and cost, and consulted township trustees. Transition details are still to come.
Board of County Commissioners & Drainage Board - Jun 16, 2026
The county still hasn't picked its EMS provider — commissioners want more details before committing, so the final call lands June 30. This decision shapes who responds to medical emergencies countywide.
Special Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners - May 26, 2026
The county has to decide who will run ambulance service starting in 2027 — the private company AMR, the Evansville Fire Department, or the Vanderburgh County Fire Department. This choice affects how fast help arrives when you call 911 and what it costs. The commissioners heard all three pitches but made no decision at this meeting.
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