Craig Cheatham is the chief investigative reporter for the WCPO 9 I-Team.
BRIGHT, Ind. — Like many EMS first responders in Dearborn County, Jacob King is frustrated with what he calls an "unacceptable" government failure to provide adequate funding for struggling EMS departments in the county.
The .2 % tax hike, which begins in January, is expected to provide about $3 million, according to county officials. Studies show many rural EMS services nationwide, especially volunteer departments, have struggled with a lack of funding, fewer employees, and slower response times. Gienapp, a former director of Wyoming's state EMS department, said Dearborn County should hire outside experts to examine the county's EMS services and come up with a plan that uses the new funding efficiently and effectively.
Everyone we interviewed suggested hiring an outside EMS expert — perhaps a company with expertise in several areas of EMS operations — to review local EMS services and come up with a plan for the funding.
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