Acting as the Ada County Emergency Medical Services District on March 3, the board recognized paramedic Jake Olin for 25 years of service and approved a consulting agreement while hearing an operations staffing update.
Recognition: Commissioners and EMS colleagues honored Jake Olin for longstanding service, mentorship and operational contributions. Colleagues recounted training and field leadership examples, and commissioners thanked Olin for his work.
Agreement: The board approved EMS agreement number 30889 with Public Consulting Group LLC for consulting services related to ground emergency medical transport payment reporting and authorized the chair to sign the documents. The motion was moved, seconded and carried by voice vote.
Staffing: EMS leadership announced the appointment of a deputy chief of operations; the new deputy is expected to begin in a few weeks and will be introduced to the board once onboarding is complete.
The EMS session concluded after routine claims and minute approvals. Staff will complete contract execution and proceed with onboarding for the new deputy chief.