Emergency Services Contracting
Summary
Forney is booming, and the city is trying to figure out which ambulance company can actually keep up with the 911 calls. It’s a high-stakes decision that determines how fast an ambulance shows up when you're having an emergency.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Dec 16, 2025.
Impact analysis
The subcommittee will work with consultants to determine the costs associated with various service levels.
All residents benefit from improved emergency response capabilities.
Other EMS providers who spent significant resources to participate in the formal bidding process.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Special City Council - Dec 16, 2025
The city is deciding who will provide emergency medical services. After spending over $100,000 on a formal bidding process, the Council chose to reject all bids and negotiate directly with CareFlight, a move that sparked debate about fairness and fiscal responsibility.
City Council - Nov 18, 2025
The city evaluated proposals from three EMS providers, with Fitch and Associates recommending American Medical Response. The council discussed the scoring and voted to table the award decision to December 2.
City Council - Aug 19, 2025
The city is moving to hire its own ambulance provider to improve response times and service quality. This will replace the current county-contracted service.
City Council - Jun 3, 2025
The city is forming a subcommittee to plan for future EMS services, including ambulance coverage and response times.
City Council - Mar 18, 2025
Residents are concerned about long wait times for ambulances. The city is looking at options to improve response times, including potentially starting its own EMS service.
City Council - Mar 4, 2025
A resident raised concerns about EMS response times and requested that the city have more local control over its emergency medical providers.
Forney City Council discusses ambulance service contracts and which service is best for their fast-growing city
Forney City Council discusses ambulance service contracts and which service is best for their fast-growing city WFAA
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