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Tipton fire and police updates: new EMT, academy training and upcoming police interviews
Summary
The council heard updates that firefighter Josh Vincent passed his EMT test and that two new firefighters will attend a Muncie fire academy on June 2 at no charge; the police department scheduled internal interviews June 9 and noted a countywide public‑safety wellness program is being discussed.
Tipton Fire Department and Police Department updates were summarized for the council.
Staff reported that firefighter Josh Vincent passed his EMT certification and that two new firefighters, including Vincent and another named Seth, are scheduled to attend fire academy training in Muncie beginning June 2; the city was not charged for the Muncie training. Council members also raised the idea of developing a local training ground for the fire department in the future.
On policing matters, the police department planned internal interviews and formal interviews on June 9 for open positions. The council also heard about an interagency public‑safety wellness program covering jails, city police, township government and fire departments to provide mental‑health support for public‑safety personnel.
No hiring votes were recorded at the meeting; the items were reported as informational updates.
