Summary
Five franchise extensions keep Life Star, Wake Forest Air Care, and Novant ground and air ambulance services operating in Forsyth County, covering about 10% of 911 calls plus ICU-level hospital transfers.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to taxpayers; franchise fees and service obligations are set by the ordinances.
All county residents who call 911 or need hospital-to-hospital medical transport.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners Meeting - Oct 29 2026
Five franchise extensions keep Life Star, Wake Forest Air Care, and Novant ground and air ambulance services operating in Forsyth County, covering about 10% of 911 calls plus ICU-level hospital transfers.
Board of Commissioners Briefing - Oct 26 2026
LifeStar, Air Care, and Novant Health need five-year franchise renewals to keep providing ground and air ambulance service in Forsyth County. These are the rides and helicopter flights residents rely on in emergencies.
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