The Lincoln Parish Police Jury has agreed to the city of Ruston’s original $120,000 asking price for the Ruston Fire Department to continue providing ambulance service outside the city limits, but just for 2022.
The city of Ruston intends to stop providing ambulance and hazardous materials services outside the city limits effective June 1. Ruston officials have also told the Lincoln Parish Police Jury the city is withdrawing all offers to provide emergency service.
The city of Ruston is prepared to stop providing ambulance service outside the city limits unless the Lincoln Parish Police Jury agrees to an increased contract fee.