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Residents press Carroll County supervisors on EMS staffing and response; board says issue under review

Carroll County Board of Supervisors · September 3, 2024
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Summary

Multiple citizens raised concerns about EMS coverage, leadership and response times; residents asked for minutes and details and urged exploring an emergency‑services director position rather than placing EMS under a fire‑oriented chief. The board acknowledged the problem and scheduled follow‑up.

Several citizens used citizens time to urge the board to address what they described as persistent problems with EMS staffing, response and leadership in Carroll County.

Vanessa Vault thanked the board for the opportunity to speak, praised many EMS personnel by name but asked whether the county would consider an emergency‑services director who focuses solely on call volume rather than a combined fire and rescue chief. She…

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