Committee backs hiring one advanced EMT and flags EMS budget growth needs

Sep 28, 2026

Committee members recommended starting an appointment process to add at least one full-time advanced EMT and discussed the EMS portion of the mayor’s 2027 budget, which projects run revenues near $992,000 and a $184,000 net for 2027; directors said staffing and response-time metrics will guide future hires.

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Committee members voted to recommend that the council authorize the recruitment and hiring process for an additional full-time advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT) as part of preparations for the 2027 budget.

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