County eyes new 911 EMS providers

Staff to negotiate with Columbia EMS, AmeriPro.

Former firefighter Anthony Davis urged the BOCC to adopt an in-house solution for EMS in the future. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
Former firefighter Anthony Davis urged the BOCC to adopt an in-house solution for EMS in the future. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia County will have a new emergency ambulance provider before the end of the year.

The Columbia County Commission authorized County Manager David Kraus to negotiate with both Columbia EMS and Ame…