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I just received some updates from jg-tc.com regarding changes in Mattoon's emergency medical services. As of 7 a.m. on Wednesday, the Mattoon Fire Department officially stopped providing ambulance services. This decision was made by the city council back in July 2017 as part of a cost-saving initiative. Now, residents will rely solely on two private companies for their ambulance needs: Mitchell-Jerdan Ambulance Service, which has been serving Mattoon since 1934, and Dunn’s Ambulance, which has been operating here since 2008.
Firefighters expressed mixed feelings about this change. While they’re clearly disappointed to no longer offer ambulance services, they do feel relieved that the city has decided to retain the advanced life support equipment previously housed in their vehicles. Moving forward, firefighters will continue to respond to emergencies alongside private ambulance teams. If there’s a delay in private response, firefighters can still administer advanced life support until professional paramedics arrive.
In preparation for this transition, Bart Owen, the president of Mattoon Firefighters Local 691, mentioned that the team moved crucial medical gear from the fire department's old ambulances onto three fire trucks. It’s worth noting that the city hasn’t discarded the former ambulances just yet—they're currently stored away. Meanwhile, both sides—the city administration and the firefighters’ union—are still navigating grievance procedures and working towards arbitration over the recent changes.
City officials argue that the fire department’s ambulance service incurred financial losses and overlapped with the services of private operators. However, the firefighters’ union disagrees, stating that the service brought in much-needed revenue for the city and ensured reliable emergency coverage for Mattoon residents.
It’s clear that this shift marks a significant change for the community, and I’ll be keeping an eye on how things progress. Thanks to Dennis for sharing these details!
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