Tilton EMS seeks higher baseline training for EMT basics, reports staffing changes

EMS leadership told the board they are moving to raise baseline training expectations for EMT basics to improve patient care and reduce dependence on outside ALS providers. Staff said paramedics and intermediates already meet higher standards and proposed a mandatory annual training and an orientation program to be implemented over several months. "We're just wanting them to take that 1st step to having that training every year," a staff speaker said, adding the change is intended to ensure EMTs are "comfortable in making the decisions for the patient's care."