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• <br /> Chairman Carey stated that it was clear that the majority of the reasons the rescue <br /> squads were against "fee for service" were philosophical. If a comprehensive study is <br /> done and the recommendation is to begin charging a fee, this will need to be addressed. <br /> Mr. Jim Greenleaf, a paramedic from South Orange Rescue, stated that he was <br /> primarily against the fee for service because of fiscal reasons. He indicated that <br /> having to charge a fee would make the efforts of the EMS squads toward collecting <br /> contributions very difficult. He agreed with the suggestion of using a tax to pay for <br /> this service. <br /> Ms. Jeffries spoke on behalf of the citizens of Orange County. She pointed out that <br /> if she was severely injured she may need to travel in an ambulance as many as four or <br /> five times. She indicated that she would not be able to afford to pay these bills. <br /> There being no further comments, the meeting was adjourned. <br /> Moses Carey, Jr. , Chairman <br /> Beverly Blythe, Clerk <br />