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Emergency services press for restored staffing: ECC, EMS and sheriff raise retention and response concerns
Summary
The county’s 9‑1‑1 center, EMS and sheriff described rising call volumes, retention challenges and proposals to restore positions cut from the draft budget. ECC said calls grew 13.1% year‑over‑year; EMS requested additional paramedic positions and a station; the sheriff sought corrections and captain pay parity and other personnel realignments.
Directors for the Emergency Communications Center, EMS and the sheriff’s office told the budget committee they face operational risk without restored staffing.
ECC Director Sensenol said 9‑1‑1 call volume has risen sharply (13.1% in the recent period reported) and attributed workload increases to population growth. The ECC requested reinstatement…
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