Pierce County could soon lose an entire ambulance service to job cuts.
Scott Adams, an assistant chief with West Pierce Fire & Rescue, has raised concerns about how layoffs at American Medical Response could impact responses to emergencies.The private ambulance company is planning to lay off 130 employees at the end of the month and Adams said it plays a key role in Pierce County.
Adams said AMR does a lot of transfers between medical facilities and that losing the company means that vital services will be lacking. “Some of these patients may not need emergent services and so that’s why those private ambulance companies might be a better use. You’ve got crews that are at a service trying to find a solution — find the best resources for the patients. That’s what we do. We solve problems.”
Reduced demand for emergency transports, severe inflation and low government reimbursement were all factors cited for the downsizing. No other AMR operations in Washington state are included in this decision.
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