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County approves $22,606 for Elkton ambulance training and radios
Summary
The board amended and approved a $22,606.13 funding request for the Elkton Community Ambulance to cover $6,500 for training supplies and $16,106.13 for three Motorola radios, which were described as capable of adding law-enforcement channels.
The Brookings County Commission approved $22,606.13 in funding to support Elkton Community Ambulance on April 7, 2026. The funding covers $6,500 for training supplies and textbooks and $16,106.13 for three Motorola radios to improve the ambulance service's communications and training capacity.
Commissioner Larry Jensen said he had met with the applicant and supported the request; the board amended the motion to include the specific dollar amount before approving it. Chairperson Shawn Hostler asked whether the radios would support law-enforcement channels; Sheriff Marty Stanwick replied, "yes, they should be able to add that channel to the radio." The amended motion passed on roll call with all members voting "aye."
The funding is intended to enable advanced training for volunteers and add radio capability. No repayment, grant-matching requirements, or long-term maintenance agreements were described in the meeting minutes. County staff will proceed to disburse the funds as approved.
