Mantua council approves five-year plan to expand town's fire, EMS services

The Mantua Town Council approved early funding for a five-year strategic plan presented by Fire Chief Will Hodgins to build a full emergency medical services department by 2030-2031. The plan, presented by Hodgins, aims to transition the Mantua Fire Department into a fully staffed, transport capable EMS unit within Mantua to reduce the town’s dependence on outside aid. The plan is organized around four priorities: operational readiness and equipment modernization, staffing and training, EMS capability and financial stability, and technical rescue for the town’s unique environments including canyons, mountains, and ice. Broadly, these priorities translate into efforts to acquire and... Article Link