CLEVELAND — The city of Cleveland has approved contracts for two private ambulance companies to help provide EMS services during the Republican National Convention this summer.
Fox8.com reported the companies will transport patients from the convention to the hospital, leaving city ambulances free to respond to calls.
The city has promised not to pull any Cleveland paramedics to cover calls from the RNC.
“The ambulance coverage that you get today will remain the same,” said acting EMS Commissioner Nicole Carlton. “The private ambulance companies will be designated for the RNC and to transport people from RNC-related events to area hospitals.”
The private crews will be stationed near the convention zone.