EMS district: interim leadership, Eagle Fire Station LOI and ambulance purchases discussed Acting as the county EMS district, the board heard that a deputy chief promotion process closed with the role remaining unfilled, Chief Humblin retired and is taking a position with Peregrine, a letter of intent for Eagle Fire Station 2 has been sent, and the district acquired 13 ambulances recently with three more expected in the fall (16 total planned).

Ada County's EMS district is in transition with new leadership, a major fire station acquisition, and a fleet expansion of 16 ambulances on the horizon!

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Ada County EMS official: process started to move EMS rules from IDAPA into statute; scope and timing uncertain An Ada County EMS representative told the Emergency Medical Services District Jan. 6 that an introductory meeting started a process to move EMS rules from IDAPA into state statute; staff estimated the work could take about a year and said legislators including Representative Tanner may shepherd changes.

Idaho's EMS regulations could be on the brink of a major overhaul as discussions begin to shift from administrative rules to state statute—what does this mean for the future of emergency medical services?

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