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.
She also noted the increase will help as those applying for the position usually have to drive 30 to 45 minutes to work with the department in Culver.
The Culver Town Council suspended the rules and approved the ordinance amendment on all three readings thus adopting the salary ordinance.
Hart also asked for permission to gather bids to sell the old ambulance. The bid deadline is Dec. 12.
