Fairbanks Emergency Service Patrol to receive funding from borough for transportation, defibrillators

**Summary:**The city of Fairbanks has approved $275,000 in funding for the Emergency Service Patrol, a program that addresses mental health and safety challenges by dispatching a team of security officers, nurses, mental health professionals, and peer support staff to sensitive calls. This funding, an amendment to the latest borough budget, aims to cover transportation, equipment, and lifesaving items like defibrillators. The patrol has already made a positive impact by reducing non-emergency calls for police and fire departments, allowing them to focus on high-stakes incidents. Despite initial plans for a larger budget, the approved amount will still enable the patrol to expand its team and continue its crucial role in public safety and support. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.