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Wheeling proposes three new firefighters and three lieutenant reclassifications to address growing ambulance demand
Summary
Trustees gave consensus to add three firefighter positions (and reclassify three roles to lieutenants) tied to airport fuel sales-tax revenue; staff expects overtime reduction of about $200,000 annually and improved EMS coverage.
Trustees signaled support Nov. 1 for a proposal to add three full-time firefighters and reclassify three positions as lieutenants to improve emergency medical services coverage.
Manager/Presenter (S3) and Fire Department leaders described a 32% increase in ambulance calls over four years that has stretched staffing and increased overtime and workers’ compensation claims. The staffing proposal — designed to…
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