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Putnam County EMA warns Pandora may lose volunteer EMS squad without recruits
Summary
Putnam County EMA Director Brian Hilvers told the Pandora Village Council that the village’s EMS squad has four members with only one active responder and may be decommissioned unless volunteers commit to serve; Hilvers asked council members to help recruit and outlined training and time commitments.
Brian Hilvers, Putnam County EMA director, told the Pandora Village Council on May 13 that the village’s volunteer EMS squad had only four members and just one active responder and that he may have to decommission the squad if new recruits are not found.
Hilvers asked the council to help recruit volunteers. He said volunteers are asked for a five-year commitment and expected to respond to about two to three runs per month. Hilvers said required training (about 130 hours) would be paid for and that ride-alongs are available. He also said recent pay increases for responders had not materially improved recruitment.
Council members did not take a formal vote on the squad’s status during the meeting. According to the minutes, Hilvers’ request was presented to the council and members discussed recruitment; no formal plan or motion was recorded. The council’s next steps were not specified in the minutes.
The council proceeded with its other agenda items after Hilvers’ presentation; the meeting adjourned later the same night.
