The wheels are turning as District of Muskoka Council has approved the plan to adopt the direct delivery model of Ambulance services in Muskoka.
On Monday evening, council heard from Chief of Renfrew County Paramedic Services Michael Nolan on the benefits of switching to the direct delivery model.
Following a lengthy discussion, council members unanimously approved the decision to begin the transition process which will eventually cut the contracted service.
The district staff will now need to figure out how long of a transition period is necessary to begin the new service.
Staff are obligated to give current ambulance service provider Medavie six months notice before ending the district’s contract.
The new service will be overseen by the district with all paramedic staff becoming district employees.