Griffith Emergency Medical Services Board approves May minutes, reviews 2026 runs and upcoming events

At its meeting, the Griffith Emergency Medical Services Board approved the May meeting minutes, heard a brief operational update and an events report, and confirmed its next meeting for Wednesday, July 15 at 6 p.m.

The board voted to accept the May minutes after a motion and a second; the chair announced the motion carried by voice vote. The board chair noted all three members were present and reminded the panel of term expiration dates: the chair’s term runs through Dec. 31, 2026, and two counterparts, Dorothy and Curtis, serve through Dec. 31, 2028.

The chair thanked Superior for supporting Griffith High School’s graduation and for providing service during a recent three-day Bluesfest, saying there were "no major issues." The board also reviewed upcoming events, including the Griffith Country Tribute Festival next Friday through Sunday, the Fourth of July parade (Saturday at 10 a.m.), Rock and Rail and the high school fall football season; the chair noted revised times in the agenda and asked members to remind staff.

Randy, a board member, said he would verify that the first-quarter report had been received and reminded the board that the second-quarter report is due in July. The meeting included a short operational overview: the board reported 2026 runs totaled 932 and mutual-aid responses were 56. The chair said average response time "to the scene" and average time "to patients" were "plus 28" and "plus 26" compared with last year; the transcript did not specify units for those changes.

Jan from Superior confirmed she had no additional items to report. Board members said there were no unusual service issues. The chair noted completed and returned surveys had been provided to members.

With no public attendees speaking and no further business, the chair adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m. The board will hold a study session to preview the July meeting and may hold a follow-up session as needed.