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County to consider new EMS medical director contract at evening meeting; cost $36,000 a year
Summary
Staff proposed hiring Dr. Ben Dawson of Wellstar West Georgia as the county's medical director, replacing the retiring Dr. Gary Sault; staff said the contract would cost $36,000 annually ($3,000/month) and take effect July 1, with costs budgeted in the fire department operating account.
County staff (introduced by the manager as Zach Steele) briefed the board on a proposed medical director agreement to replace retiring Dr. Gary Sault. Steele said the county has worked with Dr. Ben Dawson of Wellstar West Georgia, who would serve as the medical director overseeing protocol development, quality assurance, online medical direction for EMTs and drug kits, and high‑level incident medical direction (for example, tactical or SWAT incidents).
Steele said the contract would cost $36,000 per year, paid monthly at $3,000, and that the expense was budgeted into the fire department operating lines and other contracting services. The staff presentation noted a transition period to respect Dr. Sault's service and said the item will be discussed again at the evening meeting.
Provenance: staff introduced the new medical director proposal and provided cost and scope details on the record.
