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Polk County narrowly approves Atrium Health Floyd access to emergency radio channels
Summary
On Sept. 2, 2025, the Polk County Board of Commissioners approved a request from Atrium Health Floyd to access EMA, Fire and EMS channels on the county P25 radio system in a 3–2 vote; commissioners Liles and Martin recorded opposition in the minutes.
The Polk County Board of Commissioners voted to allow Atrium Health Floyd access to select channels on the county’s P25 emergency radio system during its Sept. 2, 2025 regular meeting.
The motion, made by Commissioner Chuck Thaxton and seconded by Commissioner John Paschal, passed with Commissioners Michael Gravett, John Paschal and Chuck Thaxton recorded as voting in favor and Commissioners Linda Liles and Gary Martin recorded as voting against. The minutes do not record reasons for the two dissenting votes.
Administration indicated that, if approved, Emergency Management Agency Director Dockery will need specific channel assignments so Atrium Health Floyd radios can be programmed to the EMA, Fire and EMS channels. The request was described in the agenda as access to EMA, Fire and EMS channels on the county’s P25 System.
The action amends who may operate on shared emergency communications channels used by Polk County public safety agencies. The minutes do not record additional conditions tied to the approval or whether access will be limited to particular devices or locations. The Board did not record a follow-up schedule in the minutes.
