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Supervisors authorize staff to develop 6‑month EMS pilot tied to EMS billing revenue
Summary
After reviewing third‑party EMS billing estimates, the board directed staff to design a 6‑month pilot for additional EMS staffing (a fifth medic using part‑time medics) and return with a staffing, cost and metrics plan. Commissioners stressed caution about recognizing billing revenue before collections are verified.
Prince George County supervisors directed staff to return with a formal plan for a 6‑month EMS pilot after hearing a staff presentation that cited a third‑party estimate of roughly $1.05–$1.1 million in annual EMS billing revenue.
The pilot would establish a fifth medic using part‑time EMS‑only staff (two medics 12 hours/day, five days/week as one option discussed) to reduce out‑of‑service time for fire apparatus, expand training opportunities and potentially lower mutual‑aid reliance. Mr. Pew outlined a proposal to run the pilot as a one‑time general…
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