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Gulf County commissioners discuss adding 24-hour EMS supervisor, stop short of committing new ambulances
Summary
County commissioners and EMS staff debated adding a 24-hour captain/supervisor and repositioning units to improve response times, but officials warned the county lacks data and budget capacity to buy new ambulances now. The board logged the issue for budget planning and workshop follow-up.
Gulf County commissioners heard an extensive workshop briefing Nov. 20 about emergency medical services staffing, coverage gaps and the costs of adding vehicles.
County EMS staff outlined a proposal to add a 24-hour supervisor/captain who could act as a floating resource during peak demand. Staff said that a dedicated supervisor would “give us a lot of flexibility” and improve north-end coverage when other units are committed, but acknowledged the county’s call-volume…
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