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EMS update: hospital reopening shifts paid staff; county urged to keep Fire & EMS agency license active
Patrick County Board of Supervisors · January 13, 2026
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Summary
Emergency services staff said Stuart Community Hospital has reopened and paid EMS staff moved to the hospital; Scottie Castle urged the board to approve reverting Patrick County Fire & EMS to a non‑transport agency so the county keeps the agency number and can support volunteer ALS intercepts and mobile health licensing.
Emergency services personnel updated the board on Jan. 12 about changes resulting from the reopening of Stuart Community Hospital and the end of the prior paid Station 8 model.
Scottie Castle asked the board to approve converting…
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