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Elkton volunteer ambulance representatives ask county for training and radio support
Summary
Berniece and Scott Stuefen told commissioners Elkton Ambulance and the Elkton fire service respond to about 25–30 calls annually, run an all‑volunteer, unpaid EMT crew of 13, and are seeking county funds for training and additional radios.
Berniece and Scott Stuefen presented to the board about the Elkton Ambulance service, describing a largely volunteer operation that handles roughly 25–30 calls per year and serves areas that include cross‑border responses into Minnesota and Moody County. The Stuefens said their crew includes 13 EMTs who are unpaid volunteers and they requested assistance with ongoing education and additional radios.
Commissioner Larry Jensen asked whether other entities had heard the presentation and whether the Stuefens had a timeline for securing funding; Berniece Stuefen said they were reaching out to townships and local businesses and hoped to secure quotes within the calendar year. Jensen recommended preparing quotes for the county’s May budget process; Berniece Stuefen said she would send quotes to Commission Department Director Stacy Steffensen.
