(KNZA)--The feasability of creating a countywide ambulance district in Doniphan County will be studied.

The Doniphan County Commission voted Monday to enter into an agreement with the consulting firm, Fitch and Associates of Platte City, Missouri, to perform the study at a cost not to exceed $13,000.

The Commission took the action at the request of attorney Joel Euler, who serves on a committee that's been considering the creation of a counywide ambulance district.

The study will look critical care, overall operations, fiscal responsibility, regulations and community issues.

Once complete, commissioners will be given a copy of the report and make the final decision on changing the structure of ambulance districts within Doniphan County.

There are currently two ambulance districts in Doniphan County-- one based in Highland and the other in Troy.