Problems within Sedgwick County’s EMS Department has EMTs leaving and the county trying to find a solution. Currently, there are 20 openings for EMTs at Sedgwick County EMS. EMTs say that the shortage endangers their ability to respond to people’s calls for help. Former Sedgwick County paramedic Jake Masterson said, “It got to the point, before I left, that we were shutting down three to four trucks per shift, which is insane.” Some say that the problem began with the EMS medical director. “Yes, there are concerns about that workforce,” admits Tom Stolz, Sedgwick County Manager. “We are also aware that there is a disconnect between leadership and staff. It happens in an organization.” He goes on to say that he’s meeting with both employees and department leaders to figure out where the disconnect is and how to fix it.
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