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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 11 25 Regular Item C y COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM C REGULAR X CONSENT INFORMATIONAL November 25, 1996 Meeting MGR,t( t.v1 fDFPT --!J t/- Authorization REQUEST: The Fire Department requests that the City Commission review the information pertaining to the awards presented to the Department from the State of Florida, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, Office of Emergency Medical Services. PURPOSE: The purpose of this Commission item is to assure that the City Commission is informed of the achievements of the Fire Department, and to recognize the employees who directly contributed to the Department being awarded Exemplary Vehicle Status and Exemplary Records Status by the State EMS office. CONSIDERA TIONS: · On September 18, 1996, the Winter Springs Fire Department was visited by the State EMS office's compliance monitoring unit. This monitoring unit reviewed the Fire Departments vehicles, service records, and facilities to insure that we are operating our service to the State's standards. This review revealed no significant deficiencies during their inspection and the Fire Department was awarded Exemplary Status for both Vehicles and the Records of the Department. · The Fire Department would like to recognize those employees who were on duty during the inspection and contributed to the award. John Quinteros and Robert Keene of Rescue #24, and Lt. Donald Farnum and Jeffrey McCall of Engine #24. We would also like to recognize those employees who maintain the records and insure the operational standards are maintained at the highest level. Administrative Secretary Patricia Schraff, EMS Director Carl Pilcher, Training Officer Robert Beck, and Deputy Fire Chief David O'Brien. · It must be recognized that it takes a continuos effort by all employe.es of the Fire Department to achieve this status. November 25, 1996 Regular Agenda Item "C" Page 2 ISSUE ANALYSIS: N/A FUNDING: No additional funding is required. RECOMMENDATION: None. Informational use only. IMPLEMENTA TION SCHEDULE: Not applicable. ATTACHMENTS: "A" Letter from State EMS Office E~emplary Vehicle Certificate Exemplary Records Certificate COMMISSION ACTION: , [~~I STATE OF FWRIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES October 8, 1996 Timothy Lallathin Winter Springs Fire Department 102 North Moss Road Winter Springs, Florida 32708 Dear Mr. Lallathin: Our office's compliance monitoring unit conducted an announced site visit of your service on September 18, 1996. The review revealed no significant deficiencies during the inspection of your vehicles and service records and facilities. Your response to our inspection is now completed. Because there were no significant deficiencies, your service is awarded EXEMPLARY VEHICLE STATUS and EXEMPLARY RECORDS STATUS by the State EMS office. These awards recognize those services and individuals who demonstrate outstanding service to their community through the excellent condition of their vehicles and records. The condition of your vehicles and records reflects true commitment and dedication to serving the citizens and visitors of the state. Congratulations for achieving this status. Please extend our congratulations to crew members John Quinteros and Robert Keene of Unit #R-24, and Donald Farnum and Jeffrey McCall of Unit #E-24 for their contribution to the exemplary status of their vehicles. Also extend our congratulations to your entire staff for their contribution to the exemplary status of their records. You will be recognized in the forthcoming State Office Report which is distributed at the quarterly EMS Advisory Council meetings. This is our way of notifying your peers in the EMS community of your achievement. I encourage you to share your successful methods. with other providers. Please note that the policy initiated in 1994, where services that achieved an exemplary status were inspected less frequently, has been rescinded. As of July 1, 1996, frequency of inspections is not related to achievement or nonachievement of exemplary status. . ~~ Keith R. Dutton . Director x:FL5 2 Enclosures 1. Exemplary Vehicle Certificate 2. Exemplary Records Certificate ATTACHMENT IlAIl 2002 - D OLD ST ALGl'STIi\E ROl\D. T.-\LL-\H.-\SSEE. FL 32301 - 4881 PHO[\.;E 904.487.1911 E-\X 904.488.2512 t... LlTHO.IN U.S.A.