Halifax Fire Chief Gains Approval for New Paramedic-Only Position to Address Critical Staffing Crisis

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HALIFAX - August 26 - The Halifax Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the creation of a new paramedic-only position on August 26, responding to Fire Chief Michael Witham's urgent plea to address severe staffing shortages that have left the department struggling to maintain adequate emergency response coverage. The position, paying up to $30 per hour…