Shoshone BOCC approves EMS wage and radio funds
WALLACE –– Last week, the Shoshone County Commissioners met with Shoshone County Fire District #1 Chief John Miller and members of the Shoshone County Ambulance Service District (SCASD) to discuss a wage shortfall within the district.
According to their contracts with the county, each FD must maintain a certain level of personnel, including firefighters, paramedics, advanced EMTs, and all other emergency medical personnel types. Because of this requirement, when things like paid sick leave, vacation, and paternity/maternity leave come up, the district must maintain staffing while still paying those using their leave time.
According to Chief Miller, these issues walk hand-in-hand with one another, but when the increased number of calls that the department has experienced is added in, you have a recipe for extenuating circumstances.
Become a Subscriber!
You have read all of your free articles this month. Select a plan below to start your subscription today.
Already a subscriber? Login