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Council approves Morganton’s participation in Burke County first‑responder program
Morganton City Council · December 2, 2025
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Summary
Council authorized the Morganton Department of Public Safety to join Burke County’s first‑responder program so trained firefighters can provide basic life support on certain calls; liability and medical direction will be under the county’s EMS medical director.
Chief Ryan asked council to approve the city entering Burke County’s first responder program, which would permit trained firefighters to deliver basic life support (BLS) on certain incidents, such as vehicle crashes, while care is overseen by the county’s EMS director and…
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