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Council approves new EMS position in manpower structure; staff say current budget can cover it
Summary
Council added a new EMS position that will support administrative duties and provide field paramedic coverage; EMS staff said the position can be funded from existing vacancies and the council approved the change 8–0.
Council considered an ordinance to amend the 2026 manpower structure to add a needed EMS position that will provide administrative support to the manager and serve in the field as a paramedic when required. Jeff, speaking for EMS, said the role would relieve an overburdened manager and that budget vacancies could cover the salary without a new funding source.
Council members asked whether the position would be filled internally or advertised; EMS said it had not advertised yet but could do so. Council voted to approve the manpower change; the motion passed with an 8–0 tally in the record.
