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Kossuth County approves EMS training assistance for paramedic school with three-year payback clause
Summary
The Board approved a financial assistance agreement enabling a county EMS employee to attend paramedic school. The agreement requires a three‑year service commitment or prorated repayment if the employee leaves early; repayment may be made by a subsequent employer.
Kossuth County supervisors approved a financial assistance agreement to fund an EMS employee's paramedic training, subject to a three-year service requirement and prorated repayment if the employee leaves the county before that period ends.
Why it matters: The agreement implements the county's ongoing plan to "build EMS from within" by supporting training for current employees.
What happened: Phil, speaking for the county's EMS program, told supervisors that one employee wants to attend paramedic school and has signed the financial assistance agreement. Phil said the agreement "has a 3 year time period in it," and that if the employee leaves within three years the repayment would be prorated and could be paid by another employer as long as repayment is returned to the county.
Action taken: Supervisor Stecker moved to approve the agreement; Supervisor Garvin seconded. The board voted in favor and the motion carried.
Ending: County staff said the trainee is well qualified and expects to complete the course; the auditor and county office will administer the repayment terms if they become necessary.
