After voters reject levy, South Lane Fire reduces ambulance service

South Lane County Fire & Rescue has reduced to one staffed ambulance daily and may cease providing ambulance service entirely.

The fire district is partnering with a private ambulance company to help provide emergency medical services. The agency made the changes, which were effective July 1, following the failure of a May 19 ballot measure asking voters to double the district’s levy rate.

The district provides fire and emergency medical services to residents of Cottage Grove, Creswell and the surrounding area, including the unincorporated communities of Saginaw and Walker…

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