Administration relays Chief Stevens' request for dozens of additional fire and EMS staff

Aug 11, 2026

County administration relayed Chief Stevens' staffing analysis: the fire division needs roughly 14 more full‑time positions (to reach about 37 equivalent full‑time roles) and EMS needs up to 33 staff; finance will test options and a training‑recruitment contract is being drafted.

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County administration told commissioners the fire and EMS departments remain understaffed and presented the staffing shortfalls relayed from the fire chief. Administration said the fire side would need an additional 14 full‑time equivalents to reach recommended staffing levels and EMS would need roughly one or two additional part‑time hires to reach its target headcount.

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