Fitchburg, WI Fitch-Rona EMS Commission 5-21-26

The Fitch-Rona EMS Commission meeting held on May 21, 2026, focused primarily on financial and operational updates related to emergency medical services. Key procurement-related discussions included the audit report presentation, which highlighted a healthy financial position with a $2.7 million fund balance and revenues exceeding expenditures for 2025. The commission approved the monthly Gazsby accounting report and accounts payable checks, which included maintenance and repair expenses for EMS vehicles. Staffing and budget matters were addressed, including approval of a memo to create permanent part-time EMS positions funded partially by the unassigned fund balance, which currently exceeds the target threshold. The commission also approved funding for a second paid EMS intern position, with a budgeted cost of approximately $35,000 over 18 months, supported by available fund balance. These decisions reflect ongoing efforts to maintain EMS operational capacity, manage personnel costs, and invest in workforce development. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported, but financial management and budget allocation were central themes.