Detroit EMS Association http://michiganradio.org en Detroit City Council hears about EMS "management" problems http://michiganradio.org/post/detroit-city-council-hears-about-ems-management-problems <p>The Detroit City Council got a briefing on<a href="http://www.freep.com/article/20110124/NEWS01/110124042/1319/Mismanagement-cripples-EMS-city-council-is-told"> chronic troubles with the city’s Emergency Medical Services</a> Monday.</p><p>EMS Chief Jerald James told the Council that only 19 of the city’s 47&nbsp; EMS vehicles are in use right now. The other 27 are awaiting repair.</p><p>James also&nbsp; says the understaffed department also has the money to hire 57 new employees--but&nbsp; can’t find people to fill those positions.</p> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:51:28 +0000 Sarah Cwiek 986 at http://michiganradio.org Detroit City Council hears about EMS "management" problems