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For years, city of Salem officials say Falck Northwest provided substandard ambulance services.

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That prompted the city council last spring to agree on bringing ambulance service inside the fire department.

With the transfer complete, the city is now seeking to recoup millions from its former ambulance provider. Some is money the city says it’s owed for contract violations that required Salem firefighters to respond to medical calls.

And Salem wants to be paid for overtime and materials costs it claims the fire department shouldered due to Falck’s performance issues, going back to 2022.

Reporter Joe Siess has more on the lawsuit below. We’ll keep a close eye on this as it plays out in court.

We’re also interested in hearing from Salem about how the new city-provided ambulances are faring. If you have an experience you want to share, reach out to Joe at [email protected].

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The city of Salem is seeking at least $6.9 million in damages from its former ambulance provider, Falck, alleging the company breached its contract by failing to deploy enough ambulances.

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Marion County officials had planned for a sheriff’s deputy and behavioral health worker to start responding together to crisis calls by July 1. A worker recruited for the team resigned…

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Salem Reporter’s guide to the 2025 Marion County Fair. An extensive carnival, live music performances and agricultural contests are featured in this four-day event.

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A police investigation into the railroad fire that threatened a downtown apartment building last month found that it was set intentionally, but no arrests have been made. The Salem Police…

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A probe from Oregon’s Criminal Justice Commission is prompting calls for reform of the state’s bias hotline after employees reported more than 2,200 calls that were abusive or spam last…

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