Supervisors raise concerns about Rescue Squad staffing and outstanding audit
Supervisors and staff told the board Charlotte County Rescue Squad is struggling to staff three units full time and is pursuing a hardship grant; County Administrator Daniel Witt said the outside audit remains outstanding and he is following up with the auditing firm.
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Board members described operational and financial strain at the Charlotte County Rescue Squad (CCRS) during the Jan. 9 meeting. Supervisor Walter T. Bailey told the board that CCRS "is really struggling to staff three units full time" and said the Public Safety Committee was preparing a recommendation for the board. Bailey also said CCRS is eligible to apply for a "hardship grant" and that the squad hopes to receive that support.
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