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Alamance EMS seeks paramedics and pitches on‑scene blood transfusions, new airway tools
Summary
Interim EMS Director William Money told commissioners the county faces a paramedic shortage (42 on staff vs. ~64 needed), plans a $115,000 field blood transfusion capability with hospital partnership, and seeks about $30,000 for video laryngoscopes to improve airway care and safety for providers and patients.
Alamance County’s interim EMS director told the board the department has two priorities tied to public safety: close critical response‑time gaps and stabilize a depleted paramedic workforce.
“We currently have 42 paramedics; we need 64,” William Money said. He explained the shortage has forced the department to reduce the number of Advanced Life Support (paramedic‑staffed) vehicles on some days, rely on Basic Life Support trucks, and contract transport services to ease operational strain.
To improve clinical outcomes in rural calls, EMS proposed two near‑term…
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