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Jackson County EMS coordinator reports training expansion, AED replacements and supply challenges

5532894 · August 5, 2025

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Summary

The county’s EMS coordinator reported expanded CPR/EMT training, a regional grant opportunity for radio equipment and supply shortages for AED pads; staff will pursue local procurement options and public training sessions.

Jackson County’s medical service coordinator told the Board of Supervisors on Aug. 5 that EMS-related training and equipment projects are moving forward but flagged supply issues for automated external defibrillator (AED) pads.

Michael Storm (presenting as “Stormy Michael” in the minutes), Jackson County medical service coordinator, said he taught regional lecture portions for EMT classes, is scheduling a winter EMT/EMR course locally and expects county EMS training revenue to cover some costs. He also reported the county’s region had unspent regional grant funds that could be applied to radio equipment and training; Storm hoped to secure an extra $10,000–$20,000 above the usual allocation.

A public-safety concern: Storm flagged difficulty sourcing replacement AED pads and supplies; vendors told him many pads remain back-ordered for months. “I tried to apply for the grant that was going through and basically got told since I have an AED, they can't apply for the grant,” he said, describing limits on grant eligibility and shortages from major suppliers. He said county AEDs at the courthouse and a facility in Penrose were recently replaced and that staff would institute monthly inspection forms.

Town services and jail training: Storm said he provided CPR/first-aid and “Stop the Bleed” courses for the jail and courthouse and will coordinate a public pediatric CPR/first-aid class with the hospital.

Next steps: Storm will try alternative vendors (he mentioned an online “AD Superstore”) to source pads, pursue the region’s unspent grant funds for radios and training, and schedule EMT/EMR classes beginning this fall/winter. He asked the county to forward local procurement leads.

Ending: Supervisors thanked Storm and asked staff to relay any vendor contacts for AED supplies to ensure public sites and events have current pads and functioning devices.