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EMS reports near-miss, staffing additions and $17,400 county grant; fire chief seeks letters of support
Summary
EMS Supervisor Nathan Rohrbough reported a February ambulance near-miss, welcomed two part-time EMTs, and said a $17,400 county grant will fund equipment or training. Fire Chief Jeremy Haddix asked councilors and residents to send letters of support for a separate grant submitted via Congressman Riley Moore's office.
EMS Supervisor Nathan Rohrbough told the Council that "one of the ambulances in the fleet had a near-miss in February and is expected to be back next week," describing how the ambulance swerved to avoid a vehicle on Buckhannon Pike and struck signage instead of colliding with the other vehicle. Rohrbough said new ambulances now in service should reduce maintenance costs and that two part-time EMTs have been added to handle increased call volume. He also reported that the county will provide $17,400 for EMS equipment and/or training and a smaller amount for the fire department.
Fire Chief Jeremy Haddix recognized Treasurer Leslie Cummings for her work applying for a grant through Congressman Riley Moore's office and asked council members and residents to send letters of support for that funding request. Chief Haddix also announced the department's "Ultimate Giveaway" fundraiser on May 9, 2026, at the Nathan Goff Armory.
Council did not take formal action on these reports at the meeting but recorded the operational updates and the request for letters of support.
