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County delays decision on new Silver Valley EMS base amid staffing questions
Summary
Commissioners heard a detailed briefing on EMS staffing, overtime and the county—s ALS/BLS mix and asked staff to pursue consultant options before advancing a new Silver Valley base plan.
County commissioners and EMS leadership spent an extended Sept. 8 discussion reviewing EMS staffing levels, overtime and operational options tied to a proposed Silver Valley emergency medical services base.
Commissioner Casey introduced the item and said Silver Valley would fill a coverage gap between Denton and Thomasville. County EMS leaders provided comparative pay and vacancy data for neighboring systems and noted that Davidson County pay is at or above several peers for most classes; staff said pay alone is not the only driver of vacancies.
EMS leadership presented…
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