Lethbridge to commission third-party review of integrated EMS model
City officials are moving to have an outside party examine how emergency medical services are structured within the fire department.
Why it matters
The outcome could shape how emergency medical response is delivered to Lethbridge residents going forward.
The City of Lethbridge is planning a third-party review of its current integrated emergency medical services structure, according to Lethbridge News Now. The move is the latest step in the city's ongoing effort to preserve its existing model, which combines EMS with fire services.
Details on the scope, timeline and cost of the review have not been fully outlined in initial reporting. The city has been working to maintain its integrated approach amid broader discussions about how emergency services should be delivered in the region.
Further information on the review's terms of reference and who will conduct it is expected to be released as the process moves forward.
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