MOBILE — The Mobile City Council is considering allowing services for a new ambulance service, but not everyone is on board.

During the regular council meeting on Tuesday, a public hearing was held on bringing the Louisiana-based Acadian Ambulance Service to the city.

Mobile already uses the services of Newman's Emergency Medical Service and Medevac Alabama to supplement Mobile Fire-Rescue.

During a public hearing, representatives from Newman's told the council that it does not support a third ambulance service.

Mike Sandell, Newman's business development manager, said the family-owned business has been operating in Mobile for 86 years. He said resources are not available despite the business' workforce development programs.

"Simply put, Mobile cannot sustain a third ambulance provide

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