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Habersham County approves reimbursement agreement for emergency services recruits

The county can now require new EMS and fire trainees to repay training costs if they leave shortly after certification, protecting the county's investment in staffing.

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September 15, 2025: Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement for HCES EMS/Fire trainees

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What this means now

Where it stands

The Board of Commissioners approved the Emergency Services Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement form on a 5-0 vote and authorized the county manager to sign related agreements.

The story

A proposed Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement was placed on the Board of Commissioners' agenda, covering employees of Habersham County Emergency Services entering EMS and/or Fire related training.

SourcesMeeting4834_0 Agenda for 09.15.25 BOC Meeting.pdf12 Executive Summary- HCES Recruit Training and Reimbursement Contract

The accompanying executive summary recommended the agreement include terms of up to $8,500, a 30-month period, and 9% interest per annum.

Sources12 Executive Summary- HCES Recruit Training and Reimbursement Contract

The Board of Commissioners approved the Emergency Services Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement form on a 5-0 vote and authorized the county manager to sign related agreements.

SourcesMinutes for 09.15.25 BOC Meeting

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Appeared on agenda
proposed

Emergency Services Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement

Habersham County Emergency Services Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement Form and Authorize County Manager to Sign Agreements

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confirmed

Habersham County Emergency Services Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement

Habersham County Emergency Services Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement Form and Authorize County Manager to Sign Agreements

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement for HCES EMS/Fire trainees

I move to recommend the use of the Recruit Training and Reimbursement Agreement for employees of Habersham County Emergency Services entering any EMS and/or Fire Related Training

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