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EMS supervisor asks Scurry County for higher standby pay to fill gaps; court discusses but records no vote
Summary
An EMS representative asked the commissioners to raise standby pay to $150 per medic to improve coverage; the court discussed current shortfalls and maintenance of coverage but the transcript does not record a formal vote on the proposal.
An EMS representative presented the court with a request to raise standby pay to a flat $150 per standby per medic, with a minimum call‑in guarantee of $25 per hour after the first four hours. The speaker said the county has struggled to sign up personnel and currently had only about 30% of standbys covered for upcoming shifts.
Commissioners asked whether staff had surveyed employees; the speaker said employees had been consulted and that other jurisdictions had previously paid higher amounts. Discussion focused on whether the increase would attract more coverage and how the county charges for school events (the county charges schools $300 for standbys).
The proposal was explored and staff discussed budget implications and operational needs, but the transcript does not record a motion or final vote on the standby‑pay increase in the excerpt provided.
What’s next: staff and EMS leadership will further refine the proposal for the court to consider, including precise budget impact assessments.
