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Sandoval County presents plan to expand EMS staffing in northwest and fund new dispatch staffing
Summary
County fire/EMS leaders sought funding for new personnel to expand coverage in the Cuba region and for start-up costs at a consolidated dispatch center; presenters said new Medicaid reimbursement revenue and EMS billing will help offset recurring costs.
Sandoval County fire and emergency medical services officials presented a budget proposal to add personnel and infrastructure to expand day-to-day EMS coverage in the county’s northwest (including Cuba and surrounding villages) and to stand up a consolidated dispatch center.
County Fire/EMS leadership said the budget request focuses on hiring personnel for the Cuba region, adding equipment and a handful of support positions, and starting EMS billing operations for the area. Chief Masterson told the commission the long-term vision is five personnel on duty in the Cuba area so two apparatus and a supervisor would be available each shift, but the proposed FY26 budget funds a smaller initial step: 12 new positions…
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