Fire and EMS report: response times meet goals generally; National EMS enters Blue Cross Blue Shield network Fire and National EMS presented Q1 FY26 (July'Sept 2025) performance data: fire response metrics largely met local goals, average fire response was 4:45 and 90th-percentile near 7:41; National EMS reported 24 vehicles in service, recent inclusion in Blue Cross Blue Shield network, and noted 12 instances in the period when no ambulance was available; commissioners requested raw timestamps and staffing rosters for paramedic coverage verification.

Athens-Clarke County's fire and EMS services report impressive response times, but challenges remain as they navigate new partnerships and staffing verification.

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