ESD4 hears proposals; talks with Miller family

By Anton Riecher
Family members of late Devine EMS director Jason Miller made clear at the Medina County Emergency Services District No. 4 board meeting Aug. 13 that work place stress concerned Miller before his recent death.
Miller’s brother, Javier Suniga, speaking for Miller’s wife Allison, told the board that the family felt entitled to an apology as closure to their tragedy. Also attending was Miller’s mother, Rita Wilson and other relatives.
“That’s really the only thing we are here for,” Suniga said.
Mental health awareness was something Miller tried to help others through during his career.
The board also heard a requested proposal from Hondo-based Community EMS to take over ambulance service provided by ESD4. A similar proposal by Medina County ESD1 is currently under consideration by the board. Allegiance was again asked for a proposal as well.
Miller, formerly a Texas Division of Emergency Management liaison officer in Wilson County, died in May, slightly more than a year after being hired by ESD4 as part of its plan to operate its own local ambulance service rather than continuing to contract with third-party providers.
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