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Cross Plains residents, volunteers oppose village takeover of Cross Plains EMS; board schedules wider review
Summary
Hundreds of residents and EMS personnel urged the Village Board not to take over Cross Plains Area EMS. Speakers warned of volunteer loss, reduced training opportunities and longer response times. Finance committee said it prepared a report and the board committed to an expanded stakeholder presentation and public meetings in August/September.
Hundreds of residents, volunteers and medical professionals urged the Cross Plains Village Board on July 28 to reject a proposal for the village to take over Cross Plains Area EMS, saying the change would harm local emergency coverage and the volunteer culture that sustains it.
The board did not vote to assume control of EMS. Instead, trustees and the village president described an ongoing process: the village finance committee prepared a review and expects to present options publicly before the board considers any formal governance change.
Why it matters: Cross Plains Area EMS serves the village and several surrounding townships. Commenters said the service combines volunteers, part‑time and full‑time staff and provides local training opportunities for students and medical trainees; opponents warned that a municipal takeover could dissolve the volunteer association, decrease local training opportunities and increase costs for the village and outlying towns.
Public comment: volunteers, clinicians and residents At least three dozen speakers addressed the board in person or remotely. They included current EMS volunteers,…
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