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Council approves five-year ALS agreement; fire chief warns paramedic staffing is 'razor thin'
Summary
Stockton approved a five-year Advanced Life Support agreement with San Joaquin County. Fire Chief Brian Carr told council the department is close to the number of paramedics needed to put ALS-capable medics on every apparatus and is actively recruiting and training to close gaps.
The Stockton City Council voted 7-0 to approve a five-year Advanced Life Support (ALS) services agreement with San Joaquin County. Fire Chief Brian Carr briefed the council on the department’s staffing levels and said Stockton has historically provided paramedic services since 1975 but currently faces recruitment…
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