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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Pay Rate Changes for New Orleans EMS Staff
Record date · May 21, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The New Orleans Department of Civil Service is requesting City Council approval to update the starting pay rates for various Emergency Medical Services (EMS) positions. This proposal follows a decision made by the Civil Service Commission on May 8, 2026.
This proposal will determine the new starting salaries for EMS personnel in New Orleans, which directly impacts the city's ability to recruit and retain emergency medical staff.
Who It Affects
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New Orleans EMS Personnel
The starting pay rates for these employees will be adjusted if the City Council approves the amendment.
City Council Budget Committee
This committee is responsible for reviewing the proposed pay plan changes before they can be finalized.
Key Facts
- The Department of Civil Service is seeking City Council approval to amend the Classified Pay Plan for Health-EMS hiring rates.
- The affected positions include Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician Advanced, Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic, Emergency Medical Coordinator Assistant, and Emergency Medical Coordinator.
- The proposed changes are based on a decision adopted by the Civil Service Commission on May 8, 2026.
- The proposal is submitted under the authority of Article X, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana.
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- The document has been referred to the City Council Budget Committee for review.
- The file is currently listed under the Consent Agenda.
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EMS Compensation Review
The city is actively updating hiring rates for EMS staff following a May 2026 Civil Service Commission decision, indicating a potential effort to address recruitment or retention.
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