Area EMS service Vital Link has announced plans to move forward on the construction of a brand new base of operations through a partnership with the Southside School District.
The facility will be located on the school district’s campus, north of the softball field, and, according to the service, will help to better serve the citizens of southern Independence County.
Construction is expected to begin soon and be completed by year’s end.
Vital Link CEO Kathy Lanier made the announcement in a media release on Tuesday, noting the “…new facility will provide a modern, state-of-the-art space for our staff to work from, and will be equipped with the latest technologies and equipment to ensure that we can continue to provide the highest level of care to our patients.”
“While the crew stationed at the Southside Base will continue to respond to calls throughout Independence County, we hope that shifting a full-time crew to the area will bring new peace of mind to residents, along with quicker response times,” Lanier said in the release. “We are excited about this new chapter in the history of Vital Link ambulance service, and we look forward to continuing to serve our community with the highest level of care and professionalism.”
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