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Union County budget funds more EMTs to "improve response times and save lives"
Summary
Presenter said the 2026'2027 budget includes funding to hire additional EMTs to improve emergency response times. The transcript excerpt states the hires are intended to "save lives," but does not include staffing numbers or schedule.
Presenter said the budget includes targeted funding to hire more emergency medical technicians, stating: "Key investments include hiring more EMTs to improve response times and save lives." The transcript excerpt does not specify how many EMTs will be hired or the timeline for recruitment.
The presenter linked the EMT hires to public safety priorities in the county's overall spending plan; no additional performance metrics or staffing projections were provided in the excerpt. The budget documents referenced for further detail were posted on unioncountync.gov/budget.
