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Butler County EMS seeks dedicated training officer as call volume and training demands rise
Summary
Butler County EMS requested a new training officer position estimated at about $66,000 to support first-responder education and to reduce training burden on full-time staff; commissioners expressed support and asked staff to consider revenue offsets and one-time smoothing options.
Nathan (EMS staff) and Frank (EMS staff) told the Butler County Commission that higher call volume and expanded training requirements have stretched the department’s existing training staff. "This is an additional training officer," an EMS representative said, describing an estimated annual salary of about $66,000 for the new position.
Why it matters: Staff told the commission that training for volunteer first responders across numerous fire districts and small departments is time-consuming but…
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