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Board authorizes county administrator to submit Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant for EMS equipment
Summary
Greene County approved a resolution allowing the county administrator to execute a Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant application to purchase three Lucas chest‑compression devices and a Lifepak monitor/defibrillator; the grant likely requires a 50% match and award terms are uncertain.
Grant writer Terry Beasley presented a Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grant application requesting three Lucas automatic chest‑compression devices (total cost $49,749.47) and one Lifepak monitor/defibrillator ($41,145.70), plus accessories that would not be covered by the grant. She said awards vary and the program typically requires a 50% local match; the maximum required match if awarded in full would be $36,973.06.
Beasley explained the operational benefits: Lucas devices reduce provider fatigue, allow consistent compressions during transport and can make otherwise difficult rescues possible. She estimated the equipment lifespan at seven to eight years and presented a per‑person eight‑year cost analysis. The board asked technical questions about device safety and effectiveness; EMS staff confirmed demonstrations were held and that the devices can be traumatic in appearance but reduce provider injury and fatigue.
A supervisor moved to approve the resolution authorizing the county administrator to execute the grant application; the motion passed on a roll‑call vote (all ayes). Staff will accept and appropriate awarded funds if the grant is approved.
