Fire Chief Colin Stowell says fundamental changes are necessary to cut response times and that he plans to shift the city to an alliance model used in Contra Costa County.
Frustration with ambulance provider prompting San Diego to take over billing, staffing. Fire chief says fundamental changes necessary to boost response times; plans to shift to alliance model used in Bay Area
The city of San Diego’s ambulance provider, Falck, is still not meeting expectations and city officials are prepared to take more control over the local 9-1-1 system.
San Diego Fire-Rescue Chief Colin Stowell said he feels “frustration and disappointment” when it comes to failures of Falck in its contract with the city.