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Morganton approves participation in Burke County first-responder program to let firefighters provide BLS care
Summary
Council approved the Morganton Department of Public Safety entering Burke County's first-responder program, allowing trained firefighters to provide basic life support on certain incidents while liability and medical oversight shift to county EMS.
MORGANTON, N.C. — The Morganton City Council on Dec. 1 approved the city's request for its Department of Public Safety to participate in Burke County's first-responder program, enabling certain trained firefighters to deliver basic life support (BLS) care on selected calls.
Chief Ryan explained the program and said it's not intended to make the fire…
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