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Council committee approves high‑fidelity mannequin for paramedic training with $50,000 grant support
Summary
Public Safety Committee approved purchase of a high‑fidelity simulation mannequin for paramedic training; a $50,000 grant will cover most of the cost and the department expects about $2,500 from its budget.
The Public Safety Committee approved a purchase to obtain a high‑fidelity medical simulation mannequin for paramedic training, and members were told a $50,000 grant will fund most of the cost.
Chief Caracas told the committee the mannequin can simulate a wide range of medical conditions and interventions useful for paramedic training. The department received a $50,000 grant toward the purchase, leaving a small local share—Chief Caracas said approximately $2,500—charged to the department’s budget. Committee members placed the item on suspension of rules and approved it for immediate forwarding to council.
The committee and chief said the equipment will improve hands‑on training capacity; no additional operating or maintenance costs were discussed at the meeting.
