EMS Reform’s Beach provides overview of upcoming Legislative initiatives and states a strong need to abolish EMS monopolies in Louisiana.

Walter Beach, co-founder of EMS Reform.

Today’s Sound Off Louisiana feature is another appearance by Walter Beach, who is the co-founder of EMS Reform, and who provides insight into upcoming Legislative initiatives and vehemently continues his pursuit of ending EMS monopolies which have been made possible via LA R. S. 4791.1(E):

1/21/26:  Beach focuses on upcoming Legislative initiatives and his contention entailing the strong need to abolish EMS monopolies in Louisiana.

Here is our updated table on EMS features:

Date of FeatureFeature
August 7, 2025.EMS Reform's Beach slams Mayor Edwards' plan to combine EMS with Baton Rouge Fire
September 20, 2025.Beach does follow-up feature asking why there's no investment in EMS.
October 3, 2025.BR Firefighter Union President Jacob "Jake" Morgan counters points made by Beach.
October 16, 2025.EMS's Willard, Sharp counter points made by Morgan.
October 19, 2025.Kendra Bazile outlines potential EMS shortcomings entailing her son's single-vehicle crash and responses thereof.
October 24, 2025.Bazile presents evidence that her son cried "help me" after fatal crash but call classified as a "hang up."
November 10, 2025.EMS Association President Willard reveals that 77 percent of EMS folk oppose Edwards' planned merger ("takeover").
November 16, 2025.Willard reveals that 34 EMS staffers would immediately quit if Edwards' proposed merger of EMS and BR Fire were to become reality.
December 9, 2025.Bazile seeks answers entailing absence of body cam videos
January 12, 2026.Bazile asserts EBRP Attorney cancels meeting rather than permit recording of same.

We look forward to delivering another Sound Off Louisiana feature real soon!

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