Sanderson stressed that this decision shouldn't create hurt feelings or personal loyalties. No employees will lose their jobs, and even if his department cuts back by 420 calls — the number they responded to in Lindon in 2007 — it's OK. It's all about patient care and speed of service, he said.

"It doesn't matter where it comes from," he said. "That's truly my goal, to make sure the fires go out and people get taken care of the quickest."

If Lindon chooses Pleasant Grove, between $200,000 and $300,000 in ambulance fees would be generated for Lindon since it would be using its own ambulance. If Orem is chosen, the fees go to that city.

Bob Mount said that's one of the things that excites him the most — Lindon having its own, new equipment, thanks to leasing. That made the most sense to Shauna Beagley too.

"If you're working toward your own department, wouldn't you want to buy your own (equipment)?" she asked.

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