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EMS director reports 1,047 calls in 2024 and seeks 3% medic wage increase
Summary
EMS Director Dwight Gliem said Grundy Center handled 1,047 calls in 2024, expects about 25 more next year, and proposed a 3% wage increase for medics alongside revenue projections from GEMT and a possible county transport agreement that could bring $45,000–$50,000.
Dwight Gliem, EMS Director, told the council his department fielded 1,047 calls for service in 2024 and projects an increase of about 25 calls for FY2026. He outlined revenue avenues including GEMT collections and billing for supplies and said a potential transport agreement with another county community could add roughly $45,000–$50,000 in revenue next fiscal year. "My department fielded 1047 calls for service in 2024," Gliem reported to the council.
To respond to operating needs, Gliem requested a 3% wage increase for medics. He also said staff anticipate lower expenses in areas such as uniform allowances, education and vehicle maintenance because a new ambulance is arriving soon. No formal vote was required for the budget request at this meeting.
