-> > -> Yup!  And in our case, its MONOC - the people that currently han
-> > -> all the ALS calls (the paramedics).  So, it's probable that they
-> > are
-> > -> capable of providing MORE than the squads because of the ALS sta
-> > -> equip, and training.
-> >
-> > First of all Dave, there is no way that Monoc could handle ALL of t
-> > BLS calls. How many times have the local squads requested a paramed
-> > 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 service
-> > $600.00 ,  $700.00 or more a call ? A local volunteer squad is luck
-> > 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 .
Are you kidding ? Just think of the great campers they would make !
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