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County approves MOU to transition Clear Spring ambulance staff to county employment; $400,000 fiscal impact noted

Board of County Commissioners, Washington County · December 17, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners approved an EMS staffing transition MOU to convert Clear Spring Ambulance Club EMS employees to county payroll, adding four full‑time staff (total eight per affected station) with an estimated $400,000 fiscal impact after recoveries, budgeted in FY26.

Washington County commissioners unanimously approved an MOU to transition EMS employees from the Clear Spring Ambulance Club into county employment and to align billing, wages and benefits with other county EMS operations.

David Hayes, director of emergency services, said the transition follows months of discussion and aims to create a more sustainable staffing model for Clear Spring and nearby…

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