Native, thats just like Tehachapi starting there own police dept. to have "local control" but than having Bear Valley P.D. doing thier dispatching for what looks like a lot of $$$.  Oops, back to the subject.  Fire paramedics will not cost Harv any $$,  probably save him some.  Thats why I don't understand Hall's or Nmedics perceptions.  If Tehachapi is such a special place for Harv, why doesn't he support the best care for the citizens by allowing fire als which would mean early als intervention for those in need.  Oh, I forgot about his BIG ego.  Just like when Harv got some award from the city several months ago for his dedication to Tehachapi.  What did he do?  Grabbed his award and his flunkies and ran out the door.......

Fire always responds Life then Property. So there will be no conflict of interest....

Wow, totally off base.  I guess you can say whatever you want on here and say its true.  My name is Brian and I do not work for Liberty/Hall.  I guess it was too much to hope you would stay on topic.  Your attacks are malicious.  I have reported each of you posters for slander and personal attacks.  It is against posting policy.  I just hope that when that person goes in to work that he/she isn't treated badly by KCFD for your statements. You are totally irresponsible in your posts.  I may be anti als fire (not fire in general) but it is obvious you are anti private companies.  How interesting that you feel that you are right and that there is no room for discussion.  How about instead of attacking me, you stick to topic.  If that isn't too difficult.  Also, if you harass my aunt and uncle then I will be seeking to press charges (and I did report that post as well).     

PS.  And, yes I did delete posts that had personal information because you guys are vicious and frankly, very scary in your activities. 

I agree with the Admin. here. This is an excerpt from my original post:

"Until we are able to build our new hospital locally (perhaps another year...or two) we are at the mercy of Hall Ambulance to transport us to the nearest hospital."

I am astonished at both the number of Comments and the number of Viewers to my original post. This has certainly hit a Hot Button issue with many people. However, I am chagrined that there are those who have turned their responses into some kind of personal agenda.

There are many of us who have been working tirelessly, behind the scenes, to help get our new hospital built so that this issue will someday soon become moot! Until then, we are ALL in the same boat and should learn to Help, rather than Hurt, each other. Thanks,

Jim Richards

Jim, 

Unfortunately your statement "There are many of us who have been working tirelessly, behind the scenes, to help get our new hospital built so that this issue will someday soon become moot!" really isn't true.  Although having a local hospital that can  provide the necessary procedures/specialists would make things better as far as transportation, a brand-new shiny building (new hospital) isn't going to do the slightest bit of good if the hospital administration continues to consist of un-trained, un-qualified, self-serving individuals. The current administration continues to cover-up for it's previous cover-ups, and protect doctors who should not be working there (or anywhere), and they are willing to take down anyone or anything that gets in there way. One can only hope that the current Board of Directors actually follows up on their admissions that there is an internal problem within the administration, otherwise the public can only expect to receive continued substandard care whether they go to the old hospital building or the new hospital building.  You can buy all the new equipment and supplies you want but if you employee staff that doesn't care about the patients or their families (and administration that backs up that behavior), then the community is still better off making the 50 minute drive to Bakersfield or Lancaster and waiting the extra time to be seen in a hospital with qualified, caring individuals who have the proper equipment to help you.

Hopefully a change for the better.  I heard a rumor that the county is considering changing response time areas for up here.  This will force Hall to staff another ambulance at least.  Now if the hospital gets on board, Tehachapi will be a much safer place. 

PS.  If you want to defend your oganization that is fine, but don't do it by posting lies and slander.  The only thing that does is alienate people and create possible legal issues.  Hopefully that person does not run into any trouble over this.