At a Crossroads: Options for Fire and Emergency Medical Services in the City of Milton
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2021
Level
City or Town
State(s)
Wisconsin
Policy Areas
Community Development, Finance & Procurement, Public Safety
In response to labor shortages, fiscal challenges, and recruitment and retention barriers facing emergency medical services (EMS) agencies across Wisconsin, the City of Milton is considering alternative options for their future fire and rescue services. This report evaluates the city's "Unilateral Consolidation Model" and their "City of Milton Standalone Model," which includes a comparison of their staffing needs and operation costs. It concludes that the best option for the city and its surrounding towns is to jointly merge with Janesville for fire and EMS services.