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Hart County approves 12‑hour EMS day truck, buys off‑road gators to improve response
Summary
The commission approved a new daytime EMS truck (7 a.m.–7 p.m.) to cover peak call volume, and authorized purchases of two John Deere side‑by‑side utility vehicles (gators) under state contract to aid rescues and access at remote sites and events.
The Hart County Board of Commissioners on July 22 approved a 12‑hour EMS day truck to operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to cover the county’s highest call volumes and to relieve 24‑hour crews. EMS Director Mike Adams told the board the service is intended to reduce fatigue among existing staff and provide coverage for growing call volume. "We're short staffed, running 400 every 440 calls a month. It's not gonna slow down," Adams said.
Why it matters: EMS leaders said the county’s call…
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