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Commissioners discuss EMS staffing, sign-on bonus proposal; vote expected at next meeting
5553568 · May 27, 2025
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Summary
Gadsden County EMS leaders described critical staffing shortages and proposed a $5,000 sign-on bonus for newly hired paramedics; commissioners asked for a formal package from HR and the county attorney and scheduled the item for next week's meeting.
Gadsden County elected officials heard a presentation from EMS leadership about recruitment challenges and a proposed recruitment incentive for paramedics.
The EMS chief reported roughly 16 full-time vacancies in the department and said the agency anticipates additional resignations. To address…
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