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Edgefield County officials outline EMS staffing, housing and funding shortfalls
Summary
County staff told the Edgefield County Planning Commission on Jan. 9 that Edgefield needs a fourth ambulance crew, housing for crews and additional capital to expand EMS, but operating funding is limited and impact fees cannot be used for ongoing operations.
At its Jan. 9 work session, staff told the Edgefield County Planning Commission that Edgefield County needs a fourth ambulance crew and new facilities but lacks a sustainable source of operating funds and permanent housing for staff.
County staff said the EMS millage that once generated a surplus has been drawn down after raises and added services. “When the EMS millage was separated, 16 years ago or so, it was set large enough that it created a surplus … That has slowly dwindled that surplus away until now it's gone,” Staff member (County…
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