07/26/2000 MOU
BRANCH OFFICE
3117 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY
MARATIION, FLORIDA 33050
TEL. (305) 289-6027
FAX (305) 289-1745
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CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
MONROECOUNrY
500 WHITEHEAD STREET
KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040
TEL. (305) 292-3550
FAX (305) 295-3660
BRANCH OFFICE
888~0 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY
PLANTATtON KEY, FLORIDA 33070
TEL (305) 852-7145
FAX (305) 852-7146
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
August 14, 2000
TO:
Reggie Paros, Director
Public Safety Division
AnN:
Stacy Devane, Executive Assistant
Public Safety Division
Pamela G. Hancock&
Deputy Clerk U
FROM:
At the July 26, 2000, Board of County Commissioners meeting the Board granted
approval and authorized execution of the following:
Memorandum of Understanding between Monroe County, acting through Monroe County
Emergency Medical Services, and Layton Volunteer Fire Department to establislh appropriate
training, medical protocols, equipment maintenance and record keeping associated with the
issuance and utilization of automated external defibrillators to a first responder agency.
/ Memorandum of Understanding between Monroe County, acting through Mbnroe County
Emergency Medical Services, and Tavernier Volunteer Fire Department to establish appropriate
training, medical protocols, equipment maintenance and record keeping associalted with the
issuance and utilization of automated external defibrillators, to a first responder agendy.
Memorandum of Understanding between Monroe County, acting through M<l>nroe County
Emergency Medical Services, and Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Department to establish appropriate
training, medical protocols, equipment maintenance and record keeping associated with the
issuance and utilization of automated external defibrillators to a first responder agency.
Memorandum of Understanding between Monroe County, acting through Monroe County
Emergency Medical Services, and Big Coppitt Volunteer Fire Department to establish appropriate
training, medical protocols, equipment maintenance and record keeping associated with the
issuance and utilization of automated external defibrillators to a first responder agency.
Memorandum of Understanding between Monroe County, acting through 14onroe County
Emergency Medical Services, and Conch Key Volunteer Fire Department to establi~h appropriate
training, medical protocols, equipment maintenance and record keeping associ~ted with the
issuance and utilization of automated external defibrillators to a first responder agenCy.
Memorandum of Understanding between Monroe County, acting through Monroe County
Emergency Medical Services, and Marathon Volunteer Fire Department to establi~h appropriate
training, medical protocols, equipment maintenance and record keeping associ~ted with the
issuance and utilization of automated external defibrillators to a first responder agent}'.
Enclosed please find copies of the above for your handling. Should you have 'any questions
please do not hesitate to contact this office.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
AND
TAVERNIER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
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The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, acting through M.Onr~ C~tyeg
Emergency Medical Services, hereinafter referred to as MCEMS, alfld Tavemier
Volunteer Fire Department, hereinafter referred to as TVFD, has established through a
grant provided by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical
Services, the purchase of automatic external defibrillators for the use of TVFD members
in their capacity as First Responders to cardiac emergencies.
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GENERAL
2.
It is to the benefit of citizens of Monroe County that TVFD members participate in a
program of providing First Responder care in the event of a cardiac emergency. This
includes the use of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) to enhance the probability of
survival from cardiac arrest.
3.
INSOFAR as MCEMS deems it appropriate and consonant with TVFD programs and
policies, MCEMS Medical Director is responsible for reviewing and approving these
TVFD members training procedures for use of the AED. The training is an add-on
component with the TVFD scheduled biennial certification in Cardio Pulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) to the BLS-C or professional rescuer level under the American
Heart Association (AHA) protocols.
MCEMS will provide for each TVFD member who will be a participant in the AED
program a training format as follows:
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a) Provide training consistent with established BLS-C and established guidelines
from the manufacturer for issued AED's.
b) Coordinate with TVFD supervising staff members as determined by the TVFD
Chief or his designee, to plan the assignments that may be assumed by the
TVFD members during their learning experiences with MCEMS.
c) Provide materials and maintain personnel records and reports necessary for the
performance and documentation of TVFD members learning experience.
d) Coordinate enforcement of such training requirements and performance of TVFD
members with the TVFD Chief or his designee.
e) Provide a methodology for data collection for Quality Assurance purposes.
AUTHORITY AND CONTROL
5. It is understood by the parties to this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that
participating TVFD members will remain under the professional and administrative
controls of TVFD, and that they are, therefore, subject to the StandardS of Conduct
thereof. TVFD members, while engaged in training or performing services in connection
with this MOU, do so within the course and scope of a volunteer and duties as members
of TVFD.
6. It is understood by the parties to this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that the
unit(s) assigned to TVFD remain the property of Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners. Any unit shall be made available for inspection as directed by the
Medical Director or designee, shall not be transferred or loaned to any otHer agency or
individual and notification shall be made to the Medical Director or designee if the unit(s)
are taken out of service by either TVFD or MCEMS.
7. Each department member participating in the training and use of AED's in a prehospital
emergency situation shall comply with the volunteer fire department Basic Life Support,
Medical Director established, medical treatment protocols.
MAINTENANCE
8. No additional costs are anticipated to TVFD or MCEMS.
9. Maintenance and quality assurance of the unit(s) will be the responsibility of MCEMS.
Immediate notification shall be made to the Medical Director or designee, appropriate
forms completed and forwarded to the Medical Director each time a unit is deemed in
need of repair.
LIABILITY
10. MCEMS and TVFD mutually agree to fully cooperate with the TVFD in the resolution of
any claims or lawsuits involving TVFD trainees that arise out of or under the MOU.
WITHDRAWAL
11. It is further understood and agreed that TVFD, upon notice from the Director of MCEMS,
that further participation by a TVFD member is not desirable, TVFD will withdraw such
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student from participation in this specific learning experience with MCEMS. Since the
Tavernier Volunteer Chief or his designee retains the absolute right of control over TVFD
members, may at any time, for any reason withdraw a TVFD member from participation
in training pursuant to this MOU.
EFFECTIVE PERIOD
12. This agreement will commence on the date of execution and will continue indefinitely or
until terminated according to Paragraph twelve (12). MCEMS and the TVFD will review
this agreement annually incorporating changes required by statutes, Executive Orders,
or regulations. Such changes will be evidenced by a modification to this agreement or
by a superseding agreement. If the parties fail to agree on any such changes, the
agreement will be terminated.
TERMINA TION
13. Termination may be effected by either MCEMS or TVFD, upon thirty (30) days written
notice when deposited in the United States Postal Services mail, and directed to the
party to whom notice is being given, at the addresses set forth below:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this memorandum of understanding to
xecuted by their respective authorized representatives on this 26th day of
2000.
L.KOLHAGE, Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Donald Bock, President
Tavernier Volunteer Fire Department
151 Marine Avenue, P.O. Box 3(>1
Tavernier, Florida 33037
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