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EMS director briefs commissioners on strategic plan, helicopter process and 2025 stats

Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners · March 16, 2026
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Summary

Andrew Couchman, EMS Director, updated the board on the 2026 strategic plan, recruitment for PRN EMTs/paramedics, a new helicopter ordering process, grant activity and 2025 EMS statistics. No vote was required.

Andrew Couchman, Pottawatomie County EMS Director, presented a department update outlining the 2026 strategic plan, PRN EMT and paramedic recruitment processes, a new helicopter ordering/process for emergency service calls, recent grants, preparations for 4th of July coverage, vehicle status and preliminary planning for the 2027 budget. Couchman also summarized awards and 2025 EMS statistics that were included in his update.

Commissioners received the presentation; no formal board action or vote was recorded on the report. The briefing was presented as informational to help guide budget and staffing discussions in coming months.

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