Rural ambulance plan clears one hurdle

A donated Upper McKenzie ambulance has a route toward carrying patients, but not an automatic authorization to start.

Lookout Eugene-Springfield reports that commissioners unanimously changed county rules November 3 to allow another ambulance provider in an existing service area, with agreements in place.

Lookout reports that the district still needs an agreement with Springfield before it can begin patient transports. Eugene Springfield Fire would continue responding in the area.