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Court backs EMS committee report as county records higher run totals; committee recommends staff expansion
Summary
The Fiscal Court approved the EMS Committee report after members discussed rising run totals (7,256 in 2024; 7,546 in 2025) and recommended hiring Jessica Wigginton full time to support first responders, pending funding review.
Magistrate Jason Cullen presented the EMS Committee’s report and the Fiscal Court voted to approve it unanimously. The committee discussed whether to hire Jessica Wigginton as a full-time staff member to assist first responders; Magistrate Jamey Gay said the committee supports the hire but that funding must be reviewed by County Treasurer Shannon Greene before formal approval.
The court was given service totals: 7,256 EMS runs in 2024 and 7,546 runs in 2025, with 656 runs in December 2025. The volume prompted discussion about adding another EMS crew to meet demand. Fleet Mechanic Tommy Robertson’s labor-cost savings were also noted during the meeting and EMS Director Mike Rogers praised Robertson, saying he "is a hard worker who fixes everything asked of him." Magistrate Cullen moved to approve the EMS Committee meeting report; Magistrate Gay seconded and the motion passed with all magistrates voting in favor.
