Washington County executive outlines multi‑million dollar fire and EMS challenge, previews task force briefing

May 20, 2026

Washington County Executive Josh Shoman said the county faces rising EMS call volumes, an aging volunteer corps and projected expense increases of $7–10 million in five years (up to $20 million in 10 years) and urged municipal collaboration ahead of a public safety committee briefing.

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Washington County Executive Josh Shoman said the county is confronting growing demand for fire and emergency medical services and previewed a briefing the county public safety committee will hear from Chief Public Safety Officer Dave Sager.

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