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City honors Medical Services Officer Todd Shonzy after more than 21 years of service
Summary
The council and fire department presented Medical Services Officer Todd Shonzy, battalion chief, with recognition ahead of his retirement July 31 after more than 21 years of service. Staff highlighted programs he developed and equipment updates he helped secure.
Mayor and council recognized Medical Services Officer Todd Shonzy, battalion chief, for more than 21 years of service to the city’s fire and ambulance operations. Assistant Fire Chief Beech introduced Shonzy and outlined the programs and equipment he helped establish during his tenure.
Why it matters: Shonzy led operational and quality improvements for the ambulance service, including inventory-management systems, electronic patient-care records (ESO), cardiac-monitor upgrades, and participation in state EMS committees. Assistant Chief Beech said those changes improved billing rates and operational standardization and reduced back injuries through new load systems and electric gurneys.
Details noted in the presentation: The presenter said the department transitioned to new cardiac monitors that allow 12-lead transmission to hospitals and cited an approximate unit cost of about $80,000 per monitor. Staff credited Shonzy with establishing GEMT (Ground Emergency Medical Transport) billing participation, writing an ALS OTEP (ongoing training program) for Grant County in February 2005, and improving HIPAA compliance and ambulance inventory controls. The presenter wished Shonzy a happy retirement and noted his last day would be July 31.
What was not decided: This was a recognition presentation; the transcript records no formal policy action or personnel decision at the meeting regarding succession planning beyond the announcement of the retirement date.
