Culver-Union Township EMS Director Hires Paramedics

Posted on Author Anita Goodan
 

New paramedics joined the Culver-Union Township EMS staff.

EMS Director Kathy Hart notified the Culver Town Council members on Tuesday night that she was able to hire three new paramedics to join the department. 

The struggle to find paramedics has been a region-wide issue for several years.  Hart previously shared that surrounding departments utilize paramedics for overtime so sometimes they’re not available to work at the Culver department. 

The Culver Town Council members approved an ordinance amendment in 2017 that increases the hourly wage for a new advanced paramedic to a range from $10.00 to $15.50 an hour.  With wage increases since then, it is higher now.

Culver Town Council Approves Increased Pay for Advanced Paramedics

Posted on Author Anita Goodan

The Culver Town Council approved an ordinance amendment that increases the hourly wage for a new advanced paramedic to a range from $10.00 to $15.50 an hour beginning Nov. 1.

EMS Director Kathy Hart thanked the council and noted that the increase will help attract advanced paramedics to the department. She said several applicants have turned away from the position after learning that the wages aren’t comparable to other area departments. This will allow Culver EMS to be more competitive when seeking applications. Continue reading →