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Tipton City fire chief cites DEA license approval, staffing strain and upcoming battery-storage meeting
Summary
Fire Chief reported DEA license approval for EMS narcotics, strong local contractor interest in a public works pre-bid meeting, a potential long-term injury increasing overtime risk, and a scheduled meeting with NextEra Energy Resources about a battery storage site near the Duke Energy substation.
The Tipton City Board of Public Safety heard an update from the fire department on August 25, during which the chief said the department received federal Drug Enforcement Administration authorization that will allow the EMS program to purchase and manage narcotics for medical care.
"We got our DEA license approval," Fire Chief (Speaker 6) told the board, saying the federal inspection process was easier than dealing with the state board of pharmacy. "So we are legal to purchase narcotics for the EMS program."
The chief also described recent operational activity and planning. He said the department hosted community events including National Night Out and the Blue Devil Bash, led a tractor parade and held a pre-bid construction meeting attended by about 18–19…
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