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Board adopts new EMS command structure, creating three captain roles
Summary
Trustees voted unanimously to adopt a restructured EMS organization that replaces a single assistant chief role with three captains overseeing operations, training and administration, and adds a benefits/control director.
The Elm Grove Board unanimously adopted a reorganized EMS command structure that moves from a chief/assistant model to a chief with three captains assigned to operations, training and administration, plus a separate benefits/control director.
Staff presentation explained the purpose is to improve efficiencies and clarify responsibilities. As staff summarized, "what we're looking for tonight is formal action from the board to adopt this new organizational structure"; the board moved to adopt the changes and approved the motion without recorded dissent.
Staff also said the restructuring would ease a potential future combining of EMS and fire operations should that be pursued, and that specific roles and responsibilities for the captains are identified in the packet. The board directed staff to proceed with implementation details and personnel assignments per the new structure.
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