FY 27 Proposed Operating Budget

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES Emergency Medical Services Cost Center 224000

ORIGIN & PURPOSE: In 2017, Harford County Government began incremental changes to Emergency Medical Services to ensure the sustainability and long-term effectiveness of the system. During Fiscal Year 2023, the Harford County EMS Foundation informed the county Administration that the time had come to initiate the long-anticipated transition to a fully county-operated EMS system. Fiscal Year 2025 saw continued development of the county's EMS component with significant investment in additional personnel and in standardizing equipment among the Volunteer Fire Service. GOALS: To bring greater standardization to EMS in Harford County for the benefit of citizens, providers and volunteer fire companies; To improve the overall level of service and ensure long term effectiveness of EMS.

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