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Stanhope council reviews EMS audit findings; essential EMS tax to begin next fiscal year
Summary
Councilmember Mindy Hetland summarized EMS audit findings including an expired EMT license and equipment issues; Mayor Kelly Wirtz noted an essential EMS tax will start next fiscal year to support services.
Councilmember Mindy Hetland presented an update on a recent EMS audit that identified several administrative and equipment issues. Hetland said one EMT had an expired license and is no longer on the roster; the city updated its roster in the state system with assistance from Stratford Fire Department’s Brad Westrum. The audit also found missing insurance paperwork in the unit (later located under a visor), several expired items that were discarded, and recommended returning the cot to the ambulance so Stanhope can transport patients to the nearest hospital in catastrophic cases. New batteries were installed in AED units around town.
Mayor Kelly Wirtz told the council that an essential EMS tax will begin next fiscal year and thanked residents who voted for the measure. The council recorded audit follow‑ups, including roster maintenance, protocol edits and equipment checks, but did not adopt new EMS operational policy during the meeting.
Council members noted the audit steps taken and thanked volunteer and partner agencies for help updating records and equipment.
