FLINT, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The City of Flint recently announced a new contract with STAT Emergency Medical Services (EMS)  to guarantee speedy ambulance arrivals for emergencies.  

On Thursday, Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley announced the contract which would provide 10 ambulances around Flint during peak call times near fire and police stations, and in neighborhoods.  The company is scheduled to take over the city’s ambulance service within the next 30 days and will be bound by service time requirements. 

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STAT EMS has agreed to meet 90% of emergency calls in 8 minutes or less, and not more than 10 minutes.   It has also agreed to meet 80% of nonemergency calls in up to 11 minutes and no more than 15 minutes. 

“This partnership will bring Flint residents faster service and higher quality service,” Neeley said. “I want to make sure Flint residents know that their lives and their safety are valued and prioritized, and residents can expect consistent emergency response across the city, no matter where they live.” 

When STAT EMS is not available, Banks EMS will be the other subcontractor for ambulances in Flint to help accommodate a high volume of calls in the community. 

“This partnership with STAT EMS will allow us to have accurate data on emergency response times within the City of Flint, and we’ll be able to take action to improve response times as a result,” Neeley said. “We’re done with randomly assigned EMS providers who are trying to get here quickly from far outside the city limits.”

The agreement, because it does not involve city finances, will not need approval by Flint City Council, Council President Dennis Pfeiffer said.  

The contract does not provide STAT EMS a direct payment from the city for its service, but guarantees the company the first opportunity to take city-wide calls.  

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