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Marshal reports new emergency responder clinician certification; council approves Narcan trainer certification
Summary
Marshal Brian reported that Morgan completed Emergency Responder Clinician certification and the council voted to approve about $180 for Narcan trainer certification so Morgan can train law enforcement, EMS and community members.
Town Marshal Brian told the council that Morgan has completed the Emergency Responder Clinician certification and has already been deployed alongside the sheriff's department and EMS, with positive operational results. Brian said Morgan's new skills have been useful in recent joint responses and that the town has already used opioid-restricted funds to support training and positions.
Council members discussed making Morgan a certified Narcan trainer. Morgan said the certification would cost about $180 and would allow her to train law enforcement, EMS, firefighters and community members in administering Narcan. Brian moved to approve the $180 expenditure for Morgan to obtain the Narcan-trainer certification; a second was recorded and the motion carried. Council members highlighted the value of having local in-house trainers for overdose response and continuing education. The council also noted overall opioid and meth trends are cyclical and emphasized continued coordination with Ripley County and state law enforcement.
What happens next: staff will use restricted opioid and training funds as approved to pay for certification and will schedule Narcan training sessions as part of ongoing community and first-responder training efforts.
