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12-05-2025
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New Troy ambulance placed in ‘limited service'
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The new Troy ambulance is currently in 'limited service,' according to city officials. According to the city, Troy Fire Chief Matt Simmons found that 75% of calls to respond were considered 'low-priority,' and between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Because of the findings, the city said the new ambulance will be staffed weekdays during the aforementioned time period. Although Station 11 has two ambulances, first responders from stations 12 and 13 can still be dispatched to calls. 'To help staff the Medic 15, we have scheduled an additional firefighter at Station 11,' said the city. 'When Medic 15 is responding to a call from Station 11, we still have personnel at Station 11 capable of responding with the ALS-equipped engine or Medic 11 to our downtown district.' Robin Oda, mayor of Troy, previously said the city is grateful to have the new ambulance, and is focused on strengthening the community's future. 'We're very thankful to UVMC and Premier for this new ambulance, which will provide additional emergency support to our citizens,' said Oda. 'We remain good stewards of taxpayer funding and are always looking at ways we can improve and increase services to our community.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-02-2025
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Fire department, local hospital to renew partnership ensuring ‘more effective emergency care'
The Troy Fire Department and the Upper Valley Medical Center (UVMC) will renew their partnership. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] During the Troy City Council meeting on Feb. 18, the partnership renewal between the Troy Fire Department and UVMC was approved, according to a Facebook post from the City of Troy. TRENDING STORIES: Winning Powerball ticket sold in Ohio At least 2 domestic cats from separate households die from bird flu, others infected Loose dogs an ongoing problem neighbors say after man attacked Under the five-year agreement, Troy Fire will be the primary emergency medical response provider for the UVMC campus, according to the post. The UVMC campus is located between Troy and Piqua on County Road 25-A. Troy Fire responded to UVMC as part of a City's contract with Concord Township prior to 2017. Since 2017, UVMC has contracted with private ambulance services to provide intercampus patient transport and emergency medical response. Troy Fire would operate as a backup when needed. 'Now, the department will take the lead, ensuring faster, more efficient care when every second counts,' the post from the City read. Troy Fire Chief Matt Simmons said that the partnership benefits Troy residents. 'In practice, the new agreement means that Troy Fire will respond to medical emergencies on the UVMC campus that come through Miami County 911 Dispatch,' Simmons said. 'That includes calls to Vancrest-Upper Valley, the dialysis center, the mental health center, Hospice of Miami County, or doctors' offices for emergencies, such as sudden-onset chest pain or stroke, where time is of the essence.' Simmons also said that he expects the volume of calls to be manageable using existing personnel. The city also received a $175,000 donation from the UMVC Community Benefits fund that will go toward purchasing an additional ambulance equipped with Advanced Life Support (ALS) capabilities, similar to Troy's other existing units, according to the post. 'This is a great example of two organizations working together which will not only benefit the residents of Troy but will strengthen both of our organizations,' UVMC president Kevin Harlan said. Troy Mayor Robin Oda agreed with Harlan, stating that community relationships are important. 'This highlights the importance of community relationships and opportunities that will provide a tremendous service. We are fortunate to have amazing healthcare solutions locally, and we look forward to partnering with Premier/UVMC to bring about this solution,' Oda said. 'With this new agreement, Troy Fire and UVMC are taking a step toward ensuring faster, more effective emergency care for residents, reinforcing their commitment to community well-being,' the post read. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
