How to allocate Pulaski County’s emergency medical services was the subject of a lengthy discussion by the county council and commissioners Monday.
Pulaski Council, Commissioners to Discuss Courthouse Elevator, Ambulance Replacement
The Pulaski County Council and Commissioners will get an update on the replacement of the courthouse elevator when they meet for a joint session this evening. The commissioners agreed last week to move ahead with the design for a new elevator, after the council approved funding last month.
Pulaski EMS Director Seeks Advice on Building Expansion, Ambulance Repairs
Pulaski County officials are weighing their options for some upgrades for the EMS department. A quote from FBi Buildings to add on to the department’s existing building was presented to the county commissioners last week. Director Nikki Lowry said the $109,000 quote was comparable to others the county’s received. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Authorize EMS to Accept Credit Card Payments
Pulaski County EMS will soon be able to accept credit card payments for services rendered. Currently the county ambulance service can only accept cash and check payments from patients. Continue reading
Pulaski and Fulton Counties Propose EMS Mutual Aid
Pulaski County EMS is considering a mutual aid agreement with a neighboring county. Director Nikki Lowry says the goal of the arrangement with Lutheran Ambulance Service in Fulton County is to ensure adequate coverage by sharing resources. Continue reading
Tip Leads to Arrests After Child Found in Box
Several North Judson residents face neglect of a dependent charges after investigators in Pulaski County reportedly found a three-year-old girl in a plywood box. Continue reading
Pulaski County Crash Claims Hamlet Man’s Life
A single-vehicle crash in Pulaski County claimed the life of a Hamlet man and injured another. It happened Sunday afternoon at 3:22 p.m. on State Road 39 at County Road 100 South. Continue reading
Grand Opening Scheduled for West Side Center
The former Medaryville library branch will officially reopen this weekend as West Side Center. A grand opening is scheduled Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Continue reading
Fatal Francesville Fire Under Investigation
An early morning fire in Francesville has claimed a life. The Francesville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a home at 203 Yellow Street just before 2 a.m. Thursday. The home was in flames when they arrived. One person was able to escape, but a second occupant could not get out of the house in time, according to the incident report. Continue reading
Pulaski County Chamber Gets Update on Local Career and Technical Education Efforts
Northwest Indiana faces a shortage of skilled workers, but steps are being taken to change that. That’s the message the Indiana Region 1 Works Council shared with the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce Wednesday. Continue reading
Pulaski County EMS Offering Blood Pressure Screenings
Pulaski County EMS is making it a little easier for residents to get their blood pressure checked. Paramedics are now offering free blood pressure screenings at the Winamac and Francesville EMS stations. Continue reading
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Fatal Stabbing
Investigators from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a fatal stabbing. It happened around 9:30 last night, according to a department news release. Continue reading
Pulaski County Council Approves Increase for EMS Staff
Action was taken to approve an increase for Pulaski County EMS workers.
In a previous meeting, EMS Director Nikki Lowry requested a wage increase for her workers to keep staff in her department. Lowry has experienced a severe turnover in staff in the last few months due to better pay by other County EMS departments. In order to be competitive with surrounding agencies, Lowry asked that the Council help in approving an increase in wages for the staff.
Pulaski County EMS Director Looking for Paramedics
Pulaski County EMS Director Nikki Lowry is still in need of paramedics for her department.
She told the commissioners this week that she is currently in the hiring process for staff. While she gets plenty of applications for basic life service, she needs to have advanced life service staff, which is required.
Pulaski County EMS Looking for Paramedics
Paramedics continue to cycle out of the Pulaski County EMS department which leaves the department shorthanded.
Brandon DeLorenzo from Pulaski County EMS told the commissioners this week that they are still working on getting paramedics at the department and to keep them there. Paramedics are in high demand and in desperate need at the Pulaski County facility.
Pulaski County EMS Director Still Looking for Paramedics
Pulaski County EMS Director Nikki Lowry told the commissioners Monday night that she has hired seven part-time personnel to help with the shortage of staff and training is ongoing this week.
While that helps cover shifts, Lowry explained that only one of those hired is a paramedic. All of the other new hires are basic life service trained only. One may move to a full-time position. She said at least one paramedic is needed per shift and there is one on each shift now.
Refurbished Pulaski County Ambulance Totaled
The Pulaski County EMS staff members are looking for a new ambulance as the refurbished ambulance can not be certified.
The ambulance was damaged in a fire at Wagner Performance Diesel Repair near Star City on Feb. 7. In the last meeting of the Pulaski County Commissioners, it was reported by the county’s insurance agency that Wagner’s insurance company has accepted responsibility for the fire.
Pulaski County Commissioners Hire Assistant EMS Director
Pulaski County EMS In Limbo Waiting On Insurance Adjuster
Pulaski County EMS is down one ambulance until one damaged during a recent fire can be either certified and put back into service or totaled and replaced.
Director Nikki Lowry told the county commissioners Monday that the county’s insurance adjuster asked her to inspect the truck. Lowry said she’s not qualified to do anything more than determine whether it’s clean. The vendor from whom the county bought the most recent ambulance is willing to help if the county will bring the truck to Iowa.
Pulaski Commissioners Approve Purchases for EMS, Recycling
