County outlines EMT rapid-response plan to address staffing shortages
Mar 4, 2026
Bayfield County EMS director proposed a two-part approach: a countywide two-EMT rapid-response unit to fill gaps when local agencies are short and a staffing grant to support personnel costs; dispatch staff are trained in emergency medical dispatch.
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Meagan Quaderer, Bayfield County Emergency Management, EMS and PSAP Director, told the committee that the county is facing ongoing EMS staffing shortfalls and presented a dual strategy to improve coverage.
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