Board amends ambulance‑services language in 911 transport resolution and adopts it unanimously

The Orange County Board of Supervisors amended and adopted a Health Care Agency resolution addressing 911 emergency ambulance transportation and exclusive operating‑area contracts, replacing the phrase “medical services” with “ambulance services” where applicable.

Supervisor (speaker 7) raised the change on the record and asked that the version before the board reflect edits the emergency medical services department and stakeholders had agreed to. Mindy Winter, director of specialized medical services at the Health Care Agency, confirmed the change and explained the wording aligns the contracts with the ambulance service being provided rather than a broader “medical services” label.

Board members moved and seconded the item, agreed to include the amendment on the floor, and carried the item unanimously. A member noted earlier negotiation and requested the fire authority would remain eligible to bid on the contract.

The board did not receive public comment on the item and the amended resolution will be reflected in the final contract documents.