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Commission approves $5,000 paramedic sign‑on bonus after debate over payout and retention terms
Summary
Facing a local shortage of paramedics, the county approved a $5,000 sign‑on bonus for paramedics. Commissioners debated lump‑sum versus phased payments and asked the county attorney to draft a retention contract; the EMS chief described staffing shortfalls and recruitment steps.
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve a $5,000 sign‑on bonus for paramedics after extended discussion about how best to recruit and retain emergency medical personnel.
County staff introduced the request on behalf of the EMS chief, who described a local shortage of paramedics and said the bonus is intended to make the county more competitive in hiring. The chief told the board he needs about 12 paramedics and five EMTs to staff the county’s ambulances at the desired levels and that the department currently has only one PRN…
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