How to collect EMS equipment fees for communication base stations

Can EMS equipment be purchased with impact fees?

Equipment for EMS can also be purchased with the impact fees. Only first-time purchases of equipment are allowed; replacements of breathing apparatus, pro-tective outfits, and refurbishment of equipment previously purchased under devel-opment impact fees is not permitted, by inter- pretation of the Orange County Commission.

How much does EMS cost per mile?

An additional charge of $6 per mile of transport is also assessed. The department is currently using a neighboring municipality for billing which charges $6.10 per run. These fees were established by reviewing charges from other EMS pro-viders, both public and private, and choosing a middle value.

Do neighboring departments share the cost of building stations?

Some neighboring departments have shared the costs of building stations that serve areas of both juris-dictions. Other areas where shared resources have suc-cessfully been used are inspection services, dispatch and communications, and special emergency response teams such as hazardous materials or water rescue.

What are EMS subscription fees?

In a growing number of jurisdictions, EMS sub-scription fees are being used as an alternative to directly charging users of emergency medical transport services. There are two basic types of subscriptions. The first is a flat yearly fee per household, which covers all charges for any EMS service provided.