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Demorest authorizes purchase of $11,250 in medical first-responder equipment and allows fire department to negotiate terms
Summary
Council authorized the fire department to negotiate Medical First Responder terms and approved $11,250 in equipment purchases for that program during its July 2 meeting, voting unanimously (4-0).
The Demorest City Council on July 2 authorized the fire department to negotiate terms for Medical First Responder services and approved buying $11,250 in equipment needed to support the program.
Mayor Jerry Harkness called for the motion after discussing the item in the work session. Councilman Andrew Ferguson moved to allow negotiations and to purchase the equipment; Councilman Jimmy Davis seconded and the motion passed unanimously (4-0). The transcript records council approval but does not specify vendor details, a contract timeline or the specific items to be bought beyond the total cost.
The vote empowers the fire department to pursue operational terms and to make the equipment purchase; staff will be responsible for reporting back to the council with implementation details.
