How do I contact the Sherman County Ambulance Service?
If you have any questions regarding Sherman County Ambulance, or are interested in becoming trained to work on the ambulance, contact Shawn Payne at (541) 565-3100.
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Do the Ambulance Service personnel get paid?
Yes, they do. Sherman County Ambulance Service has teams of three personnel who rotate one week on call. They are paid a modest stipend to be on call and are paid an hourly wage of $15 per hour while on call (whether that time includes responding to a call or simply waiting for one). The … Continued
How many calls does the Ambulance Service respond to?
In 2016, Sherman County Ambulance responded to 201 calls. In 2017, as of September 1st, we have responded to 170 calls, which is about 30% higher than the same timeframe in the previous year. The calls are about 70% medical and 30% trauma.
Is Sherman County Ambulance tax-supported?
Absolutely not! We are very proud to report that Sherman County Ambulance has NEVER received tax dollars from the citizens of Sherman County. The ambulance is self-supported mostly from patient-transport revenues and a smaller portion from memberships. You can register to be a member with the Sherman County Ambulance Membership Application.