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Fluvanna reviews EMS staffing, station and operating costs as call volume rises
Summary
County staff presented three EMS staffing options and reviewed 15 years of rescue payments, recent cost drivers (fire chief salary, quick-response vehicle, pharmacy/drug box, maintenance), and rising call volumes; board discussed facility and apparatus costs and directed staff to produce cost-per-call analyses.
County staff used the Feb. 20 meeting to walk supervisors through the structure and costs of the newly formed Department of Emergency Services and why personnel and operations expenses have risen since the department's formation.
Staff recalled the board's Dec. 2022 approvals and described three staffing options considered during the department setup (two 24/7 ambulances; three ambulances; and two 24/7 with an additional weekday unit). Staff recommended Option 1 (two 24/7 ambulances) as cost-effective while allowing future additions if call volume requires.
Officials cited several cost drivers beyond staff salaries: the…
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