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Hernando County
Public Safety

Ambulance COPCN Application

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Supportive (5)Opposed (4)

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Public comments
9
Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.

Public comments (9)

OpposedCraig HareSep 10, 2026

Speaking for MedFleet, discussed the importance of integrated EMS systems and warned against market fragmentation.

Board of County Commissioners — September 10, 2026 · 3:04:56 →
OpposedThomas QuinnSep 10, 2026

Highlighted MedFleet's long-standing community investment, employee count, and scalable resources.

Board of County Commissioners — September 10, 2026 · 3:08:23 →
OpposedJeff TaylorSep 10, 2026

Argued that MedFleet meets all county performance metrics with excess capacity, leaving no demonstrable need for another provider.

Board of County Commissioners — September 10, 2026 · 3:11:26 →
SupportiveEric JohnsonSep 10, 2026

Supported eCare's application, emphasizing that competition creates choices for local EMS professionals.

Board of County Commissioners — September 10, 2026 · 3:15:01 →
SupportiveDennis JohnsonSep 10, 2026

Stated that population growth requires additional transport options to prevent hospital discharge bottlenecks.

Board of County Commissioners — September 10, 2026 · 3:18:00 →
OpposedCharles BabsonSep 10, 2026

Urged careful review of the potential negative impacts of market dilution on existing EMS infrastructure.

Board of County Commissioners — September 10, 2026 · 3:20:19 →
SupportiveTyler BlazeSep 10, 2026

Argued that competition lowers costs and improves hospital transfer times during high-demand periods.

Board of County Commissioners — September 10, 2026 · 3:21:28 →
SupportiveCorey UsherSep 10, 2026

Praised eCare as an employer and argued extra transport help is needed to clear hospital beds.

Board of County Commissioners — September 10, 2026 · 3:23:24 →
SupportiveBrandon GelinasSep 10, 2026

Stated that in emergency management, having additional backup resources is always beneficial.

Board of County Commissioners — September 10, 2026 · 3:25:25 →