als lift assist billing
Fees for nonemergency lift-assist calls to licensed care facilities
What to Watch
Watch how the city defines and documents a billable lift assist in day-to-day practice, and whether facilities dispute charges or ask for changes.
Coming Up
Typically discussed at City Council. Check back when the next agenda is published.
The Story
Two Rivers now has a written rule: if the Fire Department gets called to a care facility for a lift assist and nobody needs treatment or a ride, the facility gets a $250 bill. Council passed it 9-0, saying these calls tie up staff and equipment and don’t get reimbursed.
Key Decisions
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passed 9-0 City Council · Apr 6, 2026 26-057 Ordinance to amend Section 3-1-15 and Section 1-2-1 of the Municipal Code of the City of Two Rivers regarding Fire Department Third-Party ALS Lift Assist Fees
Motion to waive reading and adopt the ordinance (26-057) to amend Section 3-1-15 and Section 1-2-1 regarding Fire Department Third-Party ALS Lift Assist Fees
Doug Brandt YesTim Petri YesAdam Wachowski YesDarla LeClair YesMark Bittner YesShannon Derby YesBill LeClair Yes
Record
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Staff said the Senior Center planned to do its own goal-setting.
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Staff said they would reach out to the Two Rivers Fire Department about non-emergency calls.
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Council adopted an ordinance to bill third-party facilities $250 for lift-assist calls when there is no injury, treatment, or transport.
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The ordinance passed 9-0.
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The city cited over 330 fall-related responses in 2025 and continued activity in 2026 as part of the rationale for formalizing the fee.
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The city described the fee as aimed particularly at lift-assist calls from licensed healthcare facilities that require no medical treatment or transport but still use Fire Department personnel and equipment.
City Council