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Wayne County approves EMS Option A to add staff and a 12-hour revenue truck
Summary
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved Option A for EMS staffing on Jan. 6, 2025, authorizing roughly $610,000 in new recurring cost to add positions intended to reduce overtime and fund a 12-hour “revenue” ambulance for non‑911 transfers.
Wayne County commissioners on Jan. 6 approved a staffing and operations package for the county’s emergency medical services that county staff said will add new positions and a separate 12‑hour transport unit intended to generate revenue.
County staff presented three options; the board voted to approve “Option A,” which staff said would allow hiring eight new positions and would cover additional supervisory positions the presenter requested. The presenter said the option came with an estimated price tag of $610,000.
The county's presentation stressed two goals: reduce overtime and fatigue…
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