Rawlins County board hears petition over volunteer EMT terminations, authorizes firefighters to drive ambulances

Apr 14, 2026

The Rawlins County Board of Commissioners reviewed short-term EMS recommendations, received a petition signed by more than 250 residents seeking reasons for volunteer EMT terminations in McDonald, and signed a document authorizing firefighters to serve as EMS drivers while an investigation continues.

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The Rawlins County Board of Commissioners on April 14 reviewed short-term recommendations aimed at addressing EMT shortages in McDonald and received an online and filed petition urging transparency about the recent termination of volunteer EMTs.

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