SAND SPRINGS, Okla. — Sand Springs residents will have a new ambulance service within city limits.
The town is parting ways with EMSA after nearly 40 years and partnering with Mercy Regional EMS in January 2025.
The City Council will review and potentially approve the contract with Mercy Regional EMS on October 28, 2024, at 6 p.m. People are encouraged to bring questions and concerns about the transition.
One resident, Bryonna Dallas lives by the train tracks and says her street is a one way in and one way out.
“The railroad that goes from Sand Springs to Mannford it blocks emergency traffic for us residents on the other side of the railroad," Dallas said.
Her question is how Mery Regional EMS plans to get to her if she ever needs them.
2 News reached out to Mercy Regional for an answer but have not heard back yet.
We are excited to announce that we have been selected as the new ambulance provider for the Sand Springs Community! Mercy will begin operating in Sand Springs and unincorporated areas around Sand Springs on January 15, 2025. Three Paramedic level ambulances will be staffed 24/7 in the city limits, providing faster response times. EMTs and Paramedics are encouraged to apply soon to guarantee a spot.
2 News went to Facebook to see what questions the people of Sand Springs are asking about the change.
Many asked if Mercy Regional would keep the EMSA fee of $2.25 inside city limits or $5.00 outside city limits to cover ambulance visits to residents' homes.
According to Mercy Regional, they have a similar system for users to sign up for.
Mercy Regional EMS is leasing a building near Main and Morrow to hold its three 24-hour paramedic ambulances for residents within city limits, which are West of 65th W Ave.
According to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, EMSA currently serves over one million Oklahomans and is considered one of the lowest-cost providers in the state.
This possible transition is not the first one in Green Country. Craig County, the city of Cleveland, and Fairfax use the emergency medical services.
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