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Scott County considers hiring laterals, expanding EMT/paramedic pay and allowing medics on Georgetown SRT
Summary
The court discussed hiring two lateral firefighters (one provisional), raising part-time EMT/paramedic pay, and a Georgetown Police request to allow county medics on its Special Response Team; staff emphasized recruitment, coverage and training reimbursement options.
Scott County on Dec. 5 weighed several public-safety personnel moves intended to stabilize staffing and improve response capacity.
Fire Chief Baker asked the court to approve hiring two lateral firefighters—one to fill a current vacancy and one provisional lateral to provide near-term coverage. Chief Baker said prior provisional hires reduced shortages and that a lateral onboarding timeline would likely be "2 to 3 week[s]"…
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