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Nicholas County introduces new ambulance director; director reports 83 runs and vows quick changes
Summary
Steve Adenberg, the newly introduced ambulance director, told the Nicholas County Fiscal Court he has more than 29 years of EMS and fire experience, reported 83 county runs last month and said staff questionnaires and personnel changes are coming; he also flagged a prior surprise inspection he will appeal.
Steve Adenberg, the new ambulance director for Nicholas County EMS, introduced himself to the Fiscal Court and outlined immediate priorities, saying he will move quickly after just a few days on the job. "My name is Steve Adenberg," he said, describing "29 plus years in public service, with the fire department and EMS" and noting "last month, we had, 83 runs in the county".
Adenberg said he planned to distribute anonymous questionnaires to EMS employees to solicit candid feedback on strengths and weaknesses and to identify near-term changes. "I've told them that for the next 2 months I would just basically come in and watch and observe," he said, then added he would not be able to remain in a purely observational role: "I gotta hit the ground running." He told the court he would provide a more detailed synopsis at the next meeting after reviewing staff input and operational data.
Adenberg also raised a pending compliance issue from a prior administration: he said a surprise inspection "did not go well," and that he would "get with Kaye Beams and appeal that decision and try to remedy that situation". He characterized the matter as unresolved and said he lacked details until he could pursue clarification and appeals with the agency involved. "There may be a penalty imposed by Kaye Beams for some mistakes that were made by Nicholas County EMS, but we'll get those rectified," he told the court.
The court thanked Adenberg for his report and noted personnel issues can be discussed in closed session if necessary. Adenberg offered to make himself available to county officials and staff, saying he would share his phone number and welcome questions. The court did not take further formal action on EMS operations at the meeting; Adenberg said he would return with a fuller report at the next session.
