Finance Committee pulls GPS extenders resolution after concerns about EMS dispatch change
A resolution tied to GPS extenders and a proposed change to EMS dispatching was pulled for further review after supervisors raised concerns that paramedics cannot serve as both dispatchers and active responders; Madam Chair said 911 would remain primary dispatcher while the county explores CAD improvements.
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The Finance Committee agreed April 14 to pull a resolution concerning GPS extenders and an associated change to EMS dispatch procedures and to refer it to the Public Safety Committee for additional review. Interim County Administrator Mark Humbert explained the item had been initially tabled and that the Sheriff had proposed EMS begin dispatching its own units. Committee members raised operational concerns.
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