Goodin says the county could be left paying the medical bills for a number of HIV-positive inmates.

Maj. Matt Owen with New Chapel Fire/EMS said their crews are consistently responding to runs that should be answered by American Medical Response.

During a meeting of the Washington county ambulance board Thursday, leaders tried to quell rumors and worries of privatization of the 50 or so people in attendance. 

Residents got a chance to ask questions about plans to build a brand new jail at a public meeting Wednesday evening.