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Ouray Today
By the People, for the People
Ouray County EMS Plans Staffing Shift to Cut Costs
Changes come as county prepares for combined fire and emergency services authority.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Ouray County Emergency Medical Services is planning to implement a new staffing structure this spring in an effort to save costs and prepare for the creation of a combined fire and emergency services authority in the area.
Why it matters
The staffing changes at Ouray County EMS are part of a broader effort to streamline operations and reduce expenses as the county looks to consolidate its fire and emergency services under a single authority. This could have implications for the level and quality of emergency response in the region.
The details
The specific details of the planned staffing shifts at Ouray County EMS have not been made public, but the changes are intended to reduce costs while maintaining emergency service levels ahead of the anticipated fire and emergency services authority merger.
- The staffing changes are planned to be implemented this spring.
The players
Ouray County Emergency Medical Services
The emergency medical services provider for Ouray County, Colorado.
What’s next
The details of the staffing changes and their impact on emergency services in Ouray County will become clearer as the planned fire and emergency services authority merger moves forward.
The takeaway
Ouray County is taking proactive steps to streamline its emergency services operations and prepare for a consolidated fire and EMS authority, which could lead to cost savings but also raises questions about the future level of emergency response in the region.
