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EMS training, grants and equipment issues discussed; county supports light-duty and training plans
Summary
EMS leadership presented an Education Incentive Grant for EMT class participants and training schedules; commissioners agreed to allow light-duty work for a staff member and noted an operator shortage for the tree mulcher.
Keith Wangerin briefed the board on EMS items: an Education Incentive Grant Program for current EMT class participants, a plan to attend EMS at the Capital on Feb. 4, 2026, and sending Paul Connett to a NAEMS Instructor course June 12–14, 2026. Ifland signed the Memorandum of Agreement related to the education incentive. Wangerin also raised delinquent accounts receivable but said he did not have the specific amount with him.
Wangerin asked about allowing an employee, Brenik Spiess, to perform light-duty work; the commissioners were in favor. Separately, Tom James offered to assist with operating the tree mulcher because the county currently lacks an operator for that machine. These items were presented as department operational and training needs rather than formal actions requiring board adoption.
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