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Purrington, Teresa
From:Nancy Duval Brooks <natzduval@hotmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, September 15, 2026 1:59 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:San Luis Ambulance Service
Dear City Council Members,
I am writing to express my strong support for San Luis Ambulance and to urge the council to continue
partnering with this long-standing provider rather than moving toward the Paso Robles Alliance model. My
position is grounded in a deep concern for public safety, response reliability, and the continuity of emergency
medical services that our community depends on every day.
I urge you to ask more questions before aligning with this model. As a paramedic and employee of San Luis
Ambulance for 18 years, I work closely with San Luis Obispo City Fire. We have a long standing and personal
relationship caring for the citizens of San Luis Obispo. Many SLOFD employees have voiced their concern going
forward with this model as they have not been informed of the details from their fire chief. Transparency is
lacking and deserves to be addressed because a decision of this magnitude affects more than just the
employees of San Luis Ambulance.
San Luis Ambulances has trained and provided a majority of the paramedics in this county that now work for
our local fire departments. The relationships we have are built on trust and working closely together over
time. Many of the current fire chiefs earned their street credit as beginning EMT's and paramedics with San
Luis Ambulance. As these chiefs near the end of their careers, the outcome of this decision won't affect them
as it would the current and future first responders of San Luis Obispo County.
San Luis Ambulance has demonstrated consistent, proven performance over decades. Their response times,
staffing standards, and clinical quality have been shaped by experience, investment, and a clear commitment
to countywide service. They have built an infrastructure that is already functioning at a high level—one that
would be difficult, costly, and risky to replicate under a new and untested model.
The Paso Robles Alliance proposal introduces significant uncertainty. Transitioning emergency medical services
is not simply an administrative change; it affects lives. Any disruption in staffing, dispatch coordination, or
operational readiness could have real consequences for residents who rely on rapid, seamless emergency
response. The Alliance model lacks the demonstrated track record that San Luis Ambulance has earned, and
the community should not be asked to shoulder the risks associated with an experimental system.
San Luis Ambulance’s long-standing integration with local hospitals, fire agencies, and regional emergency
management is another critical advantage. These relationships are not easily rebuilt. Maintaining a provider
with established partnerships ensures continuity, efficiency, and trust—elements that are essential in
emergency medical care.
For these reasons, I respectfully urge the council to prioritize stability, proven performance, and public safety
by continuing to support San Luis Ambulance. Our community deserves an EMS provider with a demonstrated
history of excellence and reliability.
MEETING DATE: 09/15/2026ITEM NO. 6h
Received 09-15-2026SLO CITY CLERK
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Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
Nancy Brooks
Paramedic San Luis Ambulance