Ambulance Time

One year into its new contract, AMR reports faster response times and better overall service.

With Reservations, Commission Approves Ambulance Contract

American Medical Response will remain Knox County’s medical transport provider, with some changes.

Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.

County Commissioners ask pointed questions about the proposed new ambulance contract and its recipient, corporate giant AMR.

The county would pay $2.1 million a year for ambulance service under a recommended contract with its existing provider.

Facing persistent service challenges, Knox County has options for emergency transportation.

A new report from the Health Department details the increased use of naloxone to reverse overdoses and provide second chances.

As Knox County prepares to bid out its ambulance contract for the first time in a decade, we look at two potential bidders.

AMR, Knox County’s ambulance provider, is struggling to keep enough vehicles on the road as wait times at emergency rooms grow.

To get more wheels on the road, Knox County allows its ambulance contractor to answer less urgent calls with basic-level service.