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Martin County manager proposes paramedic expansion, estimates $612,300 annual net increase
Summary
County Manager Drew Batts proposed adding eight paramedics and quick-response vehicles (QRVs), estimating $850,000 for salaries/supplies and $180,370 for QRVs; after proposed savings and billing efficiencies, Batts projected about a $612,300 annual budget increase and suggested using some outside-agency reductions to offset initial costs.
County Manager Drew Batts proposed a paramedic-level expansion for Martin County Emergency Medical Services at the board's March 2 budget workshop, presenting preliminary cost estimates and operational changes intended to increase reimbursement and efficiency.
Batts said an eight-paramedic implementation — including salaries and vehicle outfitting supplies — would cost…
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