The Starke County Commissioners terminated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director Eric Wood Tuesday, September 6.
Wood was appointed EMS Director in October of 2021.
The Starke County Attorney’s office’s statement to WKVI News stated, “Concerning the dismissal of the EMS Director: The County Commissioners did not feel that the current EMS Administration was operating the Department in a way that was conducive to long-term success. It is the County’s responsibility to periodically review the performance of County departments and their employees, in the interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the County’s citizens. In this instance, the Commissioners felt that a change was necessary. The Commissioners wish Mr. Wood well, and thank him for his service to the County and the EMS Department.”
The search for a new EMS Director is underway.