S.C. EMS Squads Could Face Fines For Crossing Lines

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[Chief1C]

IMO, the closest unit should always be sent, no matter what invisible political boundary exists.

[eb1040]

I don't think it is about the boundaries as much as it is about the favoritism. Someone might be handing out business cards or giving the phone number of an ambulance service they work for or they like for the public to call instead of 911. That may not be the closest ambulance which might be dispatched if 911 had been called. This was done several years ago before 911 was so widespread or boundaries with contracts established and may still be an accepted practice in some areas. I see no problem in calling the ambulance of your choice if you want a routine transport and provided that ambulance has the available trucks to do routine and emergency calls.