State Suspends Calhoun County (WV) Ambulance Operations; Ambulances Impounded

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West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources suspended Calhoun County EMS’ license to operate and impounded its five ambulances.

The state claims the EMS was operating improperly equipped ambulances and using uncertified personnel, WCHS reports.

County officials responded that the suspension was an overreaction to missing paperwork, and should not have happened.

While it works to address the issues, the county has contracted with another EMS provider to serve the county.

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