Cost of paramedic school for two EMS employees covered by County, pair of contributions from community partners

The Fayette County Commissioners Court approved entering into an education reimbursement agreement with EMS employees Shelanie Luther and Rebecca Spooner during its meeting on Thursday, Oct. 12.

EMS Director Josh Vandever said that Senate Bill 8 allocated $28 million for EMS education in Texas. Luther and Spooner, as well as two other EMS employees, enrolled in paramedic programs just a week before…