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Village and Deerfield EMS chiefs seek study of fire/EMS facilities and a paid per‑call step to bolster volunteers
Summary
The joint fire commission and village trustees discussed commissioning a study of fire and EMS facility needs and options for paid per‑call compensation and a length‑of‑service award to improve volunteer recruitment and retention.
Village trustees and members of the Deerfield/Cottage Grove emergency‑services partnership discussed near‑ and mid‑term options on June 2 to address rising call volume and volunteer retention, directing staff and the Joint Fire Commission to develop study scope, funding options and budget scenarios.
Chief Nick (Deer Grove EMS) and Chief Lang (Cottage Grove Fire) told trustees call volume and staffing patterns are changing as the village grows. Deer Grove EMS reported an expected call volume of about 1,570 calls in 2025 — roughly a 10 percent increase over the prior year — and staff projected roughly similar annual growth near term. Chiefs and trustees said that could trigger need for additional resources, ranging from incremental paid‑per‑call compensation to additional ambulances or a satellite station, depending on how key…
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