Pulaski Council Allows another Returning Full-Time EMS Employee to Keep Seniority

Another Pulaski County EMS paramedic will be allowed keep her seniority from a previous full-time tenure, but whether that becomes an official part of the county’s policies remains to be seen. EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo told the county council last week that the paramedic dropped down to part-time for about a month but now wants to go back to full-time.

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Pulaski County Eases New Restrictions on Ambulance Transfers, Authorizes Non-EMT EMS Drivers

Pulaski County is easing its new restrictions on ambulance transfers, following discussions with hospital officials. Earlier this month, the county commissioners voted to reduce the transfer radius from 100 to 65 miles, to extend the life of the county’s ambulances. But that raised concern from doctors, since that puts the major trauma centers out of reach.

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Pulaski Council Finalizes EMS Pay Raise, Allows Returning Full-Time Employee to Keep Seniority

EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo recognized Stephanie Foust for 10 years of service during Monday’s council meeting.

A longtime Pulaski County EMS employee is being recognized for her years of service. Stephanie Foust was presented with a plaque by EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo during Monday’s county council meeting. “I’d like to publicly thank you for 10 years of service with Pulaski County EMS,” DeLorenzo said, “and I hope I have 10 more.”

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Pulaski County Council to Discuss Wage Issues Tonight

The Pulaski County Council is expected to consider wage issues at a number of county departments tonight. Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county commissioners last week that his department trails many neighboring counties when it comes to pay rates, while the jail remains slightly under-staffed. He’s expected to continue that discussion with the county council tonight.

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