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People are finding that out.
Folsom, CA To Start Charging $225 For Emergency Medical Calls
Quietman ~PWCM~JLA
2012/07/11 22:59:21
Starting Monday, on top of the taxes that people pay each year for service, the new fees charged to people who call 911 for medical help will go into effect to cover the costs of gas, supplies, and paramedic personnel. Folsom estimates $225 per call whether a patient goes to the hospital or not.
Read More: http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2012/07/10/folsom-t...
Top Opinion
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Temlakos~POTL~PWCM~JLA~☆ 2012/07/11 23:01:00
Why do I say this? 7 years in EMS folks. I have had people use us a taxi for the longest time. Have a cold, don't want to drive, 911. NO! This is why 911 is broken. This is why 911 is depreciated and not up to standard.People abuse our services.
This is the way the entire nation needs to go. ESPECIALLY as a large portion of EMS is still run by VOLUNTEERS. I have been paid in the past, but now that I'm in the Air Force I maintain my certification as a volunteer - I get nothing for helping anyone...but I still do it.
"Will that be debit or credit?"
People are finding that out.