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Grant County EMS reports rise in calls, officials flag equipment needs
Summary
Grant County EMS logged 66 calls last month and 703 calls in 2024, an increase of 163 over 2023; commissioners discussed whether the rise in transfers will require new equipment and adjusted the EMS pay classification for a new assistant role.
Grant County's EMS reported a sharp uptick in demand during the board's Jan. 6 meeting, prompting officials to discuss potential equipment needs.
"We had 66 total calls last month. In 2024 there ended with a total of 703 calls which was an increase of 163 more calls than in 2023," EMS Director and emergency management coordinator Jeff Baier told the board, who said higher transfer volumes are stressing current resources. Commissioners discussed that rising call volume could mean procurement or budget adjustments in future cycles but made no immediate purchase approvals.
The board also addressed staffing classification related to EMS operations. After a brief discussion about pay for a new Assistant EMS Director, the board agreed to change the pay‑plan entry from "EMS Director" to "Assistant EMS Director" with a maximum pay of $33.10 per hour, per the pay plan. Commissioners later recessed into short executive sessions to discuss personnel matters with the EMS director; meetings resumed with no formal action reported.
