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Presenter flags EMS staffing growth, urges discussion of municipal support
Summary
The task force heard that EMS full-time staff grew from eight in 2019 to 13 at the start of the year and is now at 12; the presenter suggested a municipal contribution (example: $100,000) could be a cost-effective alternative to forming an ambulance district.
Brian (S4) highlighted EMS as the sector with the most growth since 2019: "2019, they had 8 full time staff. At start of this year, they had 13, an increase of 5. They're currently down to 12," he said, noting one recent retirement. He framed an example municipal contribution to support EMS operations: "I'd like to see a city contribute a $100,000, just for an example. At 15,400 citizens, that's a cost of about $6.50 per citizen."
Members discussed trade-offs between modest city contributions and forming a separate ambulance district, with Brian warning that an ambulance district could cost substantially more per resident based on other districts he’s monitored. The task force asked Brian to include EMS staffing and funding options in the follow-up materials so commissioners can weigh service continuity against potential funding mechanisms.
