EMS Staffing and Grants

At a glance

• What: EMS received grant funding and a community paramedic program started; the 2026-11-16 agenda adds a job description and budget amendments.
• Where it stands: Community paramedic began October 27; grant amendments approved 2026-11-02 (draft minutes).
• Next: 2026-11-16: EMS Assistant Director/MAT coordinator job description and further EMS amendments.

Details

• Related: FY2027 Budget Pressure and Rescue Squad Funding.
• Minutes for 2026-10-05, 2026-10-19 and 2026-11-02 are unapproved drafts; items marked draft may change on approval.

Sources

• Agendas and minutes: https://alleghanycounty-nc.gov/minutes-agendas/

Log

2026-10-19 - Board of Commissioners

• Community paramedic to start October 27 (facilities update).

2026-11-02 - Board of Commissioners

• Budget amendments for the EMS community paramedic grant and a Roaring Gap Foundation EMS grant (draft minutes).

2026-11-16 - Board of Commissioners

• Agenda: EMS Assistant Director/MAT coordinator job description and EMS amendments.