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Beaufort County authorizes recruitment of paramedics to prepare for county takeover of EMS in Town of Chocolate
Summary
Following notice that the Town of Chocolate would not budget EMS next year, Beaufort County staff recommended and the board authorized advertising to recruit up to nine paramedics so county‑operated EMS coverage can begin July 1 if needed; staff will proceed with hiring steps and contingency planning.
Beaufort County commissioners authorized staff to advertise and recruit up to nine paramedics to prepare for a possible county assumption of emergency medical services in the Town of Chocolate after that town’s board told county staff it did not plan to budget EMS next fiscal year.
County staff told the board the town informed them it would not provide EMS next year and that the county is legally responsible to ensure EMS coverage in the affected area. Managers…
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