Commission discusses Hannes Ambulance bid and future ambulance stationing; final approval set for June 15

County staff and commissioners discussed the pending ambulance bid award to Hannes Ambulance for emergency medical treatment and transportation and the operational implications for stationing ambulances and dispatch.

Sheriff Derek Cunningham and county staff said Chief Lenoi and Chief Bowen worked with Hannes and county emergency management to identify volunteer fire stations able to house 24/7 ambulance operations and noted that some stations may need minor repairs to be ready. The bid allows up to three ambulances; county officials said two ambulances are included under this contract term and that the commission will vote on placement and final approval on June 15.

Commissioners asked whether the dispatch decision was finalized and were told that staffing and station readiness have been reviewed and the county will place the formal approval on the agenda. No formal contract award or roll‑call vote on stationing was recorded in the information session.