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Chickasaw County EMS director details staffing shortfalls as board approves part-time paramedic
Summary
EMS Director Joel Knutson told the board the county must fill roughly 20 paramedic shifts each month, has one full‑time paramedic and a mix of part‑time/backup providers; supervisors approved a part‑time hire and asked staff to revisit the 24‑hour minimum-hours policy.
Joel Knutson, Chickasaw County EMS director, gave a detailed account of the department’s staffing and scheduling challenges and asked the board for direction on policy and recruitment.
“We have 20 paramedic shifts to fill every month,” Knutson said, describing current coverage and backup arrangements. He told supervisors the department has “one full‑time paramedic — Carly,” about 16 ALS providers (with some currently unavailable or…
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