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Cairo board adopts ambulance cell-phone and uniform policies and promotes EMT amid retirements
Summary
The Town Board adopted new Ambulance Cell Phone and Uniform policies, approved promotion of part-time EMT Jennifer Joannette to full-time, and received notices of a retirement (M. Burgher) and a resignation (C. Couse).
The Cairo Town Board on Nov. 3, 2025, approved new ambulance workplace policies and took personnel actions to address staffing.
By unanimous vote on Resolution 2025-212, the board adopted aCell Phone Use Policy for ambulance personnel intended to reduce distracted driving and maintain operational effectiveness; the resolution directs ambulance employees to adhere to the written policy effective immediately. The minutes record that J. McGee submitted the policy request in writing and noted that cell phone holders have been installed in each ambulance to support compliance.
The board also adopted Resolution 2025-216, a new ambulance uniform policy requiring employees to follow the written standard immediately. Together, the two policies indicate the board's effort to standardize safety and professionalism in ambulance operations.
On staffing, the board approved Resolution 2025-213 promoting Jennifer Joannette from part-time EMT to full-time EMT, effective Nov. 3, 2025. The minutes also record separate personnel notices: M. Burgher has applied for retirement with NYSLRS effective Oct. 29, 2025, and C. Couse submitted an immediate resignation from EMT duties. The resignation and retirement notices were received by the board but are recorded as correspondence rather than board motions.
The minutes show the board adopted the policies and the promotion by roll-call votes recorded as unanimous Aye; they do not include implementation details such as disciplinary steps, training requirements tied to the policies or compensation changes tied to the promotion.
Next steps include implementation of the written policies by ambulance staff and administrative follow-up on the posted staffing changes and payroll adjustments related to the promotion and retirement.
