Shane Copps has been hired as the County’s Ambulance Director, a new position which will take over command and control of the ambulance now that Dick Jesse, owner of Jesse Ambulance Service is retiring. Control of the ambulance service is now transferring over to the county.
When the decision was made to transfer control to the county, initially the commissioners planned on handling the matter themselves, later deciding to hire a professional after a few delays in the process. Copps has a long history in EMS service to Powder River County, and has been able to streamline the process of ambulance integration into the county’s wing. That process includes scheduling, coordination with the ambulance crews, licensing, making a budget, and working with vendors.
Shane tells us that the transport license and other categories which were needed to be transferred over are either completed or in the works for the July 1st official transfer of Jesse Ambulance to the county, which means the end user – a person who calls the ambulance, will not see any change in care.
“If you call the Sheriff’s Department or 911, we’ll still be on our way to help. In fact, we’re trying to have our ambulance out of the barn and on the way quicker than ever.”
Copps worked as an EMTB for four years, an Advanced EMT for two years, and is currently in Paramedic School. He has also worked as the coordinator between Jesse Ambulance and Powder River First Responders for six years, while serving on a number of state and local health care oriented boards and advisory groups. Additionally, Copps has written and received over $600,000 in grants for the First Responders. His presence as Ambulance Director will be a great asset to the community.
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