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Tipton fire, police report hires and training plans; police recommend life-saving award and join county wellness grant
Summary
Fire and police department reports to the Tipton Board of Public Safety covered new hires, training plans, facility needs and a proposed countywide wellness program. The board heard a recommendation that Officer Grama Tansey receive a life-saving award after administering naloxone during an overdose call.
Tipton City’s fire and police departments reported personnel changes, training plans and program proposals to the Board of Public Safety, and police leaders recommended a life-saving award for an officer who administered naloxone during an overdose response.
Fire Department: Chief Keith Pittner (identified in the meeting as the fire department presenter) told the board that new hire Josh Vincent passed his emergency medical technician (EMT) certification and that Vincent and another employee, Seth, will attend a fire academy at the Muncie Fire Department from June 2 through Aug. 15. Pittner said the academy will provide multiple certifications, including NIMS, hazmat awareness, hazmat operations, Firefighter I and II, and driver/operator training. Chief Pittner also described progress on installing a secure controlled-substance vault…
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