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Cole County approves month-to-month YMCA access for EMS personnel after debate on in-house alternatives

Cole County Commission · August 26, 2025
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Summary

Cole County approved a month-to-month YMCA access agreement for EMS personnel at a cost of $800 per month, to be used as an interim fitness solution while the county plans permanent, in‑house facilities.

Cole County commissioners approved a month-to-month contract to provide EMS personnel on-duty access to YMCA facilities at a cost of $800 per month. County public-safety leaders presented the agreement as an interim solution to address elevated injury and health risks among EMS workers while staff pursue in-house fitness facilities.

Public-safety staff summarized national and local data on EMS injuries and health risks and described operational obstacles to…

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