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Trustees weigh public-safety pay, billing and equipment requests; EMS billing rates raised, staffing pay and weapons accessories unresolved
Summary
The board approved a change to EMS billing rates but deferred decisions on a paramedic/EMT pay increase and police requests for suppressors, helmets and ammunition pending cost details; trustees also discussed Lexipol subscription renewal and adopted fire department policy updates.
Fairfield Township trustees addressed multiple public-safety items on March 11, approving updated EMS billing rates while asking for more data on staffing pay increases and equipment purchases.
EMS billing rates: The board adopted a resolution revising emergency medical services billing rates. Trustees voted to approve the change during the meeting; roll call followed and the resolution was adopted.
Part-time firefighter and paramedic pay: The fire department chief requested higher hourly rates to keep part-time paramedics and EMTs competitive with neighboring departments. The chief reported a regional average of…
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