Poll: EMS and Privatization

[thegreypilgrim]

Register your vote.

 

[ArcticKat]

Even better idea, register your vote and tell us why you think that way.

Personally, I see advantages and disadvantages to every option. There is no perfect EMS system and some systems may work better in a given area than they would another. Each must adapt to the needs of the community.

 

[Meursault]

I think different situations require different business models. That said, I'm most interested in seeing how a private not-for-profit service works. Are there any examples?

 

[terrible one]

I agree that the United States is so dynamic that it would be difficult to model one system that fits into every state/county/city/town perfectly. However, I see more potential in public systems.

 

[DrParasite]

which is best? what is best?

cheapest for the taxpayers is a for-profit private.

public tends to provide better benefits for the employees

non-profit is better than for-profit, but not as good as public... plus they have to spend all their money by the years end, so usually you get decent equipment.

yes, that's a gross over simplification, as well as painting all three with a broad brush.

But I have to say I think the best is municipal or county based EMS agency, which government employee benefits, retirement systems, and the potential for future advancement within the agency.

 

[medicdan]

I think different situations require different business models. That said, I'm most interested in seeing how a private not-for-profit service works. Are there any examples?

Check out Swansea Ambulance in MA (I know there's at least one member here who's active there). Many of the NY/NJ squads (first grade) are actually their own 501(c)3 organizations, under agreement or contract with the city.

 

[DarkStarr]

I think different situations require different business models. That said, I'm most interested in seeing how a private not-for-profit service works. Are there any examples?

I work for one, what questions do you have?

 

[Handsome Robb]

I think different situations require different business models. That said, I'm most interested in seeing how a private not-for-profit service works. Are there any examples?

www.remsa-cf.com

There's talk about them possibly taking over the fire service here as well, supposedly.