EMS director is grateful for votes

Dear Editor,

Skagit County Emergency Medical Services and the Board of Skagit County Commissioners want to thank residents for supporting the recent ballot measure to renew the emergency medical services levy. The levy funds a county-wide coordinated EMS system through contracts with cities, towns, fire districts and other agencies that serve all county residents.

Our EMS system consists of Basic and Advanced Life Support for county residents and visitors, which is the highest level and quality of service possible when it comes to a medical emergency. The EMS levy renewal will continue to fund paramedics and emergency medical technicians, medical education and training, ambulance maintenance and replacement, and medical equipment and supplies.

EMS is the most widely used emergency service in our county and call volumes have increased 25% in four years. Your support means this life-saving service can continue at the level of service our community requires – and we are grateful.

Sincerely,

Josh Pelonio, director

Skagit County Emergency Medical Services