Indian Rocks Beach commission backs county-funded EMS positions to shorten response times

May 28, 2026

Indian Rocks Beach commissioners unanimously approved a resolution asking Penellis County to add two county-funded advanced life support positions to improve EMS response in northern parts of the city and to support a proposed new station; the move follows fire chief Ken Grimes27 request and residents27 firsthand accounts of slow response times.

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Indian Rocks Beach commissioners voted to approve a resolution asking Penellis County to place two county-funded advanced life support (paramedic) positions in the city27s service area to address slow emergency response times.

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