After a transition

period earlier this year, the city of Fairburn has decided to use Med

Tech as its primary ambulance carrier.

Earlier this

year, Fulton County switched ambulance services in the South Fulton

region and asked municipalities to use the county's ambulance provider.

Since the

switch, Fairburn officials have been using Med Tech and have been extremely

pleased with the results, said City Administrator Tony Cox.

City officials

decided to reject Region Three EMS Council's recommendation that the

city contact Fulton County 911 for an ambulance.

Cox said

the city already has its own 911 service, which can provide quicker

dispatch than calling Fulton County.

When a call

is made to Fairburn's 911 center, the ambulance is dispatched at the

same time as any fire equipment that is needed.

Because of

the quickness of the dispatch time, Cox recommended the city continue

dispatching in-house and continue using Med Tech as the private ambulance

provider for the city.

Council unanimously

approved Cox's recommendation.