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Washington County EMTs say handbook accruals shortchange 24‑hour crews; board will review
Summary
Rachel Powell, an advanced EMT with Washington County ambulance service, told the board that EMS staff accrue sick and vacation time on a 12‑hour basis despite working 24‑hour shifts, leaving many with only 6 hours of sick time per month. The board acknowledged inconsistent handbook versions and committed to review the policies ahead of the next budget cycle.
Rachel Powell, an advanced EMT with Washington County ambulance service, told the Washington County Board of Commissioners that multiple handbook versions circulating in the county have left 24‑hour EMS employees accruing sick and vacation time on a 12‑hour basis rather than on the 24‑hour shifts they actually work.
"We're getting 6 hours a month," Powell said, describing that employees with fewer than five years’ service effectively earn a quarter of a 24‑hour shift in sick leave each month. "Three days a year is…
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