'Every minute counts': reclassification could slow ambulance response times in east Multnomah County
Multnomah County commissioners are considering a proposal to increase ambulance response times from eight to 15 minutes in Fairview, Wood Village, and Troutdale to reduce service strain.
Multnomah County commissioners debated a proposal on Thursday to increase ambulance response times in Fairview, Wood Village, and Troutdale from eight to 15 minutes to reduce strain on urban services.
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