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Committee approves 2026 budget amendment to fund three firefighter-paramedics after new EMS contracts
Special Finance Committee, City of Wisconsin Rapids · March 18, 2026
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Summary
The Special Finance Committee unanimously approved an amendment recognizing increased EMS contract revenues and the hiring of three firefighter-paramedics; the per-capita EMS fee was reported to increase from $26 to $56 and roughly $26,250 annually was earmarked to replace an ambulance.
The Special Finance Committee voted 3-0 to approve 2026 budget amendment No. 1 to recognize revenue from newly renewed EMS contracts and to fund three new firefighter-paramedic positions.
Finance Director Tim D'Source said the contracts approved in December 2025 with the…
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