The County of Essex is looking at adding 11 new positions including the hiring of eight new paramedics as part of the 2026 budget. Director of financial services/treasurer Melissa Ryan told county council at last Wednesday night’s meeting that a three percent increase is expected which translates to about $3.97 million in additional costs. Besides the paramedics, the county is also looking to add an EMS manager for physical resources, an HR generalist and an HR assistant. Ind

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