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CONFIRE Replaces American Medical Response in San Bernardino County Ambulance Services

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 3
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What happened

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American Medical Response stopped providing ambulance services in San Bernardino County, transitioning to CONFIRE. The change, which occurred on October 1, 2026, followed a court decision that cleared the way for CONFIRE to move forward after a temporary restraining order filed by American Medical Response was denied. CONFIRE, a regional partnership of fire agencies, will now operate the ground ambulance and 911 emergency response services in the county's exclusive operating areas.

From championnewspapers.com

Why it matters

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The transition represents a significant shift in the provision of emergency medical services within San Bernardino County. This change means American Medical Response lost its long-time contract to provide services in the county. The new regional partnership, CONFIRE, will coordinate fire and emergency medical dispatch services across the area.

From championnewspapers.com

Who's involved

  • American Medical ResponsePrivate ambulance operator that previously provided services in San Bernardino County
  • CookeExecutive Director of CONFIRE, the new regional ambulance service provider

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • American Medical ResponseSpeculative

    American Medical Response might face core revenue loss due to losing its exclusive county contract

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