WASHINGTON, Iowa (KWWL) Residents are excited about a new Emergency Medical Service in Washington, Iowa, after the city lacked the critical personnel needed to respond to emergencies.
Previously, the city relied on the county s two bases to respond to situations, but if all four of the county s ambulances were on a call or transporting a patient to a hospital, a third base would need to be called. The new EMS program started on July 9, and the volunteer team has already responded to a number of calls, sometimes arriving before the ambulances.
“If someone calls 911 there is a potential gap, Washington Mayor Jaron Rosien said. Our service and volunteers have stepped up to bridge that gap.”