SHOREWOOD, Wis. — Big changes are coming next year for what residents pay for ambulance rides in the North Shore Fire Department's service area, causing concern for some local residents.

Hunter Bohm prioritizes his health so he can enjoy his passion for disc golf. While he hasn't injured himself badly out on the course, Bohm now hopes he never does after learning about emergency services fee increases for 2026.

From an average base cost of nearly $925 just for the ride with no other services to a bundled billing of services of $1,800, which could stretch up to $2,300 depending on the service. That's just for residents.

"You're just more reluctant, I guess, to call an ambulance in a time of emergency, if financial cost is something somebody thinks about. I mean, that's a big concern," Bo

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