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Improvements in Emergency Services are coming to the City of Kiel and the surrounding area. Seven years ago, that city’s Fire Department and Ambulance Service introduced part-time paramedics to its staff, and three years ago, upgraded to a 24/7 paramedic level service provider. According to KFD Public Information Officer, Lieutenant Kyle Preissner, the results of those changes were faster response times and a high level of professional care. Along with that, though, has been an increasing demand for service…a demand that was no longer being met with a part-time staff, and so more changes are now less than a week away.
Preissner said that thanks to the efforts of Kiel Mayor Michael Steinhardt along with the City Council and residents, the department will convert their 4 part-time paramedics to full-time positions on October 1st in order to meet those demands. The partner municipalities of the Village of St. Nazianz, and the Towns of New Holstein, Rhine, Russel and Schleswig were also recognized for their support.
Preissner said that the change, which he called “historic”, will greatly enhance the department’s level of service to the area.
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