“I think you’re now in better hands,” Central EMS arrives in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) – As of Sunday morning, Gold Cross EMS not serves Augusta-Richmond County. 

In response to Mayor Garnett Johnson’s workplace, Central EMS’ eight items and fast response autos are actually in place. Central EMS President Gary Coker tells FOX54 a ninth unit can be staffed by the tip of the day Sunday. 

“The residents won’t go with out ambulance providers,” Coker stated in an unique interview with FOX54 Sunday morning. “I believe they’re now in higher fingers.” 

He went on to explain the scenario as nonetheless “fluid.”

“I like my crew for having the ability to put this collectively in a brief time frame for such a disaster,” Coker stated. 

Mayor Johnson’s workplace additionally says the Georgia Division of Public Well being is sending 4 further companies with items and representatives to assist with the transition, initially scheduled for April 21. 

Along with this, the Mayor’s workplace says it’s engaged on implementing a mutual help settlement with Columbia and Burke counties. 

Each Central EMS and the Division of Public Well being have representatives within the Augusta 911 Name Middle to help and coordinate dispatch calls, Mayor Johnson’s workplace says. 

This can be a growing story. Obtain the FOX54 Information Now app for updates as we get them. 

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