Wilson County EMS approves surplus equipment, adds fire-code language and hears staffing updates

Wilson County EMS members approved surplus and disposition actions, agreed to add omitted language to a previously adopted fire-code item, and heard several personnel updates during their Feb. 6 meeting.

Surplus equipment: Cooper presented a list of surplus items — including nonworking generators, floor buffers, an unused food-service cart and a 4,000–10,000 lb wheel lift system that is not usable in current bays — and asked the committee to approve disposition (sale or destruction). Committee members discussed clearance and condition; the motion to approve the surplus list carried.

Fire-code addendum: Staff noted that when the county adopted item 23-2-10 of the International Fire Code last year, a subsection (c2 comprising items a–n) was omitted from the packet. Cooper asked the committee to insert c2 as an addendum; members reviewed the proposed language, confirmed exclusions and approved the addition.

Personnel and administration: Cooper reported orientation for new EMS personnel starting next week with 12 recruits and possibly two returning staff. Brian said orientation typically takes about 30 days before new hires are on the road. Brian also named new administrative staff: "Robbie Boisenot is my assistant. Danny Clark is for Jeremy. And then, Adrian has got, training machine," and said the hires were providing substantial help.

Community note: A representative of the Firefighters Association thanked the committee and said staffing had improved, noting the county had regained two employees from Nashville Fire and praising county pay and protocols.

Procedural notes: The meeting recorded routine motions approving minutes, the director’s report and surplus items; the committee moved to adjourn after concluding business.