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EMS leaders propose short‑term staffing shift, EMT training plan and discuss ambulance repairs
Summary
Williams County EMS briefed commissioners on staffing shortages, a short‑term schedule change to add daytime coverage using in‑house staff, ongoing EMT training with a $1,500 tuition and several ambulances out for repair.
Williams County EMS told commissioners on Feb. 20 that staffing shortages have left the service in a “rough shape” but that new hires and upcoming orientations should improve capacity over coming months.
EMS leaders said the service owns 10 ambulances; about three were out of regular daily service because of mechanical problems or being staged for parts and repairs, leaving seven operational vehicles. One unit with 300,000 miles was identified as a candidate for a rear‑end repair; another was at a dealer for evaluation. Commissioners asked staff to…
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