Pulaski County EMS Director Natasha Daugherty presented a request to the Pulaski County Council Monday night to increase wages for EMTs, paramedics and the director.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Hears Request for Higher EMS Wages
Pulaski County Commissioners Select New EMS Director
The Pulaski County Commissioners have selected a new person to lead EMS services in Pulaski County.
Continue readingArea Government Leaders Honor Memory of Fallen Starke County EMT
The Starke County Commissioners and the Pulaski County Commissioners spoke of the memory of fallen EMT Michael Wilcox, Jr. during their respective meetings.
Continue readingInjuries Sustained in Pulaski County Accident Claims Life of North Judson Man
A North Judson man who was injured in an accident in Pulaski County lost his life due to those injuries the following day.
Continue readingPulaski County Accident Claims Life of Monticello Man
A Monticello man lost his life in a single-vehicle accident in the area of County Road 700 South West of County Road 1100 West in Francesville Friday, May 19.
Continue readingPulaski County EMS Director Looking at Ways to Retain Employees
The Pulaski County Council and Commissioners heard from Pulaski County EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo about a paramedic training reimbursement program during their recent meeting.
Continue readingPulaski County EMS Director Proposes New Rates
The Pulaski County Commissioners have approved new ambulance rates presented by Brandon DeLorenzo at Tuesday’s commissioner’s meeting. The Ambulance Billing Services identified commercial insurance carriers with reimbursement rates greater than the current charges. They believe there is an opportunity to increase the Pulaski County EMS revenue.
Continue readingPulaski County EMS Director Discusses PTO Time with Commissioners
Pulaski County EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo addressed paid time off, or PTO, with the commissioners last week.
Continue readingPulaski County Coroner, Sheriff’s Department Investigate Fatal Accident
Pulaski County EMS Director Addresses Ambulance Maintenance Issues
Pulaski County EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo asked the Pulaski County Commissioners for help in how to move forward with repairing an ambulance.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve $20,000 Ambulance Repair
The Pulaski County Commissioners have chosen the more expensive option for repairing one of the EMS Department’s ambulances. Rather than spending less than $13,000 just to fix the head gaskets, they approved EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo’s recommendation to replace the entire engine for about $20,000.
Continue readingPulaski 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.
Continue readingPulaski County Sheriff’s Department Releases Information on Fatal Crash
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department released information concerning a fatal accident that occurred Wednesday, August 11.
Continue readingPulaski 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.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Discuss EMS Driver Position, Get Project Updates Today
The Pulaski County Commissioners will consider a job description for an EMS driver this morning. EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo has been exploring a number of options to keep ambulances running amid a shortage of paramedics and EMTs.
Continue readingPulaski EMS Reduces Hospital Transfer Radius, Raising Concern from Doctors
Pulaski County EMS is no longer taking hospital transfers to Fort Wayne or Indianapolis. The county commissioners voted last week to reduce the transfer radius from 100 miles to 65.
Continue readingPulaski Council Finalizes EMS Pay Raise, Allows Returning Full-Time Employee to Keep Seniority
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.”
Continue readingPulaski County Council to Vote on Revised Justice Center Bond Tonight
A decision on whether to proceed with the Pulaski County Justice Center renovation and expansion is expected from the county council and commissioners tonight.
Continue readingPulaski Council Votes Down Change to Seniority Calculations, EMS Wage Restructuring Delayed
Pulaski County EMS staff may have to wait a bit longer for a pay raise, after county officials failed to put the proposed salary matrix amendments into writing by Monday’s county council meeting. Last month, the council voted to take up EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo’s proposed wage restructuring.
Continue readingPulaski 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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