With hopes of finding a solution to EMS transfer shortages, the Greenwood County Commissioners again discussed the topic during their routine monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 20.
In a recent meeting, commissioners shared with EMS Director Brian Mongeau that the starting pay for county employees had been raised to $15/hour. This week, Mongeau returned to the commission with an updated pay scale to reflect the $2.34/hour base pay increase. Mongeau noted that the updated pay scale reflects a $2.34/hour raise for all hourly employees. It is expected for the EMS payroll to increase by approximately $67,000 for the year. The commission approved the increased pay scale as presented for hourly personnel. There were no changes to salary personnel pay rates. It was noted that hopefully, the increase would also be an incentive for EMS personnel to assist with transfers.
