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County funds 48 paramedic positions to establish 10‑unit fire rescue peak division
Summary
Commissioners approved funding for 48 new paramedic and staff positions to create a 10‑unit peak rescue division after a pilot by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue reportedly improved response times; details on recruitment and budget lines were not included in the recap.
The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved funding to add 48 paramedic and support staff positions to stand up a 10‑unit peak rescue division intended to reduce response times and increase capacity for basic life support transports.
Katie reported that Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) has been operating a pilot peak unit for more than a year and that the pilot produced a “drastic improvement in response times that helps save lives.” The board approved funding for 48 new paramedic and staff positions to expand the pilot into a fleet of 10 peak units.
The recap did not provide the specific budget line items or annual personnel costs associated with the 48 positions. Implementation details such as hiring timeline, stationing of the units, and exact budget impacts were not specified in the staff summary.
