The Benbrook City Council meeting on June 5, 2025, focused on a significant amendment to the mutual aid agreement with Acadian Ambulance Services of Texas LLC, aimed at enhancing emergency medical services (EMS) coverage in the city.

Chief Jason Tate presented the need for this amendment, highlighting the transition of EMS services from the Metropolitan Area EMS Authority, known as MedStar, to the Fort Worth Fire Department, effective July 5, 2025. This change will leave a gap in non-emergency and inter-facility transport services, particularly for two local facilities: Mirabella Assisted Living and Memory Care and Renaissance Park.

To address this gap, the Benbrook Fire Department had previously entered into a mutual aid agreement with Acadian Ambulance Services in August 2024. The proposed amendment seeks to strengthen this partnership by formalizing provisions that will ensure continued EMS coverage for four designated medical facilities within Benbrook. These facilities include Mirabella, Renaissance Park, Benbrook Nursing and Rehab, and Total Care Emergency.

The amendment will allow the Benbrook Fire Department to provide essential resources such as parking, shore power for ambulances, and sleeping quarters for Acadian's crew at the fire station. It will also facilitate operational coordination and establish monthly performance tracking to ensure effective service delivery.

City staff recommended the council approve this first amendment to the mutual aid agreement, emphasizing its importance in maintaining uninterrupted emergency medical care for the community. The council's decision on this matter will be crucial for the future of EMS services in Benbrook.