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a program where the State has allowed EMS systems to hire non-certified drivers. FirstHealth hired nine non-certified individuals and will pay for their education through EMS and once they are at the EMT level, they can enter the Paramedic Academy. FirstHealth has also worked with FEMA and will utilize FEMA assistance with EMS vehicles as it becomes available. They are working with the Sanford Police Communications Department to use CAD to improve response times through mapping. Monthly meetings are held with the rural fire department chiefs. FirstHealth plans to provide continuing education and better support to the fire departments going forward, however it is up to the fire departments to determine their level of participation. Phase I training for fire departments includes basic first aid, trauma first responder training, stop the bleed and tourniquets and pit crew CPR. Phase 11 training includes King airway(for EMT only) and Phase III training is for Narcan and IM Epinephrine Administration (EMT only). The plan going forward includes establishing an advanced first responder program, assessing ambulance placement/call density, assessing additional ambulance/QRV requirements, continuing hiring additional staff and to work closely with Sanford 911 to advance EMS. Simmons said one more ambulance will likely be needed for transport and they would also like to implement technology that would identify the closest ambulance to a scene to improve response times. The average is three trucks on the road at all times, but the goal is to get four trucks on the road once staffing levels are achieved. Simmons stated based on the majority of calls taking place in central Sanford, and with the North view station coming online, there will likely be a need for an additional ambulance to come online. FirstHealth is doing an ambulance study so when a report is received at the end of February, they will be provided with the consultant's recommendation. Lee Monthly Reports 10-1 - 12.31.21.pdf Unstaffed Hours Oct_Dec.pdf Commissioner Reives arrived at 9:00 a.m. LEE PROMISE PROGRAM - Dr. Lisa Chapman, Central Carolina Community College Lee County Promise Program Discussion Dr. Lisa Chapman, President of CCCC, provided information regarding the Promise Program. CCCC has many programs offering short-term training that prepare students for entry-level jobs. There are more females taking advantage of post-secondary education than males. North Carolina Career and College Promise dual enrollment includes programs like Lee Early College. A thousand students in Lee County are participating in dual enrollment. More students are participating in pre-health and industrial programs, which may help meet some of the community workforce needs in the future. Commissioner Reives expressed a concern about the lack of involvement of the Board of Education in the Promise Program. Dr. Chapman proposed an action item to present about the Promise Program to the Board of Education. Commissioner Carver asked about career coach positions to help charter or private schools, which have not been previously available except for the public schools due to hours in the day and lack of resources. E. Eugene Moore donated$2,000,000 for the development of the E. Eugene Moore Manufacturing and Biotech Solutions Center formerly known as Magneti Marelli and can be used for the first endowed faculty position in machining, which will allow the college to continue to expand and add more modernization once there is a space available to add more equipment. Phase I would help get the biotech moving forward in the 8,000 square foot building next to the plant known as the Engineering Building. Phase ll involves the development of the main building. CCCC - Lee County Promise MOU 1-7-19.pdf 5