Cole County EMS reports surge in calls; training pipeline expanded

Feb 18, 2025

Cole County EMS reported a year-over-year increase in calls and described steps to expand training and recruit first responders, including an in-house EMT class starting May 17 and ongoing emergency medical responder courses.

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Cole County EMS presented its 2024 annual report at the Feb. 18 Cole County Commission meeting, telling commissioners the service saw about 1,300 more calls than in 2023 and that staffing and training efforts are expanding to meet growing demand.

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