> -> Yup!  And in our case, its MONOC - the people that currently handle
> -> all the ALS calls (the paramedics).  So, it's probable that they
> are
> -> capable of providing MORE than the squads because of the ALS staff,
> -> equip, and training.
> 
> First of all Dave, there is no way that Monoc could handle ALL of the
> BLS calls. How many times have the local squads requested a paramedic
> unit only to be told that there are none available ? Lets face it,
> that
> happens every day. And how much does Monoc charge for their services ?
> $600.00 ,  $700.00 or more a call ? A local volunteer squad is lucky
> if
> they get a $20.00 donation.
 
Hummm...  First off, it's rare for Monoc not to be available around our 
area.  Sometimes they may be delayed, but most of the time they make it 
and beat us there.  Second, it doesn't matter what they charge - that 
doesn't stop the direction the whole process is headed - and it's 
usually covered by insurance anyway.  And third, if they actually took 
over, I'm sure it wouldn't take them long to build up the needed 
equipment - after all, a whole bunch of ambulances would be available 
.
 
[ Dave ]
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