MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- It was a packed Board Chambers on Tuesday morning as community members shared their experience with Riggs Ambulance Service, operating exclusively in Merced County.

"My mom would not be here if it wasn't for Riggs," one attendee said.

Riggs was once family-owned before being sold to a Nevada-based non-profit in 2015.

"Despite claims that Riggs is not local, Riggs is local. They've been here 80 years," another attendee said.

Two local fire chiefs also spoke, sharing their appreciation for Riggs employees but also their concerns with the company.

"Our frustration has never been with the employees of Riggs," City of Merced Fire Department Chief Casey Wilson said. "They've served this community with professional and heart, but with the absence of leadershi

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