2026 WCA Annual Conference – Day 2: Why Municipalities Are Turning to Counties for EMS

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On September 22, 2026, the Wisconsin Counties Association will hold their annual conference. Coverage from day 2 features “Why Municipalities Are Turning to Counties for EMS.” This session outlines why counties are becoming central to EMS system sustainability while highlighting workforce shortages, rising demand and fragmented service models. Speaker: James Small, WI Office of Rural Health Rural EMS Outreach Program Manager; Moderator: Michael Luckey, Jefferson County Administrator.