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ESD No. 1 tells county court it’s expanding paramedic staffing, training and regional training plans

El Paso County Commissioner's Court · March 19, 2026
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Summary

Emergency Services District No. 1 presented a multi‑year strategic plan to the Commissioners Court focusing on an all‑paramedic staffing model, fleet sustainment, quick response vehicles, mutual‑aid participation (TIFMAS/IMT), and plans for a regional training academy and station capacity through 2031.

Emergency Services District No. 1 (ESD1) told the Commissioners Court on March 19 that it has expanded training, responded to growing calls and is planning capital and staffing changes to meet projected demand.

“Everything that we do is based upon that mission statement,” Chief Chris Menendez said, describing the district’s drive to provide a “high level of cost‑efficient quality services to the citizens of El Paso County.” Menendez outlined an all‑paramedic program that currently has…

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