Audit finds Calif. city spent nearly $5M responding to non-emergency EMS calls

01-06-2026 16:38 via firerescue1.com

Audit finds Calif. city spent nearly $5M responding to non-emergency EMS calls

In Sacramento, nearly 40% of EMS calls were classified as non-emergencies, tying up ambulances and EMS crews, delaying urgent responses

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