07/26/2000 Agreement
BRANCH OFFICE
3117 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY
MARATIION, FLORIDA 33050
TEL (305) 289-6027
FAX (305) 289-1745
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CLERK OF THE ORCUIT COURT
MONROE COUNTY
500 WHITEHEAD STREET
KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040
TEL. (305) 292-3550
FAX (305) 295-3660
BRANCH OFFICE
88820 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY
PLANTATION KEY, FLORIDA 33070
TEL (305) 852-7145
FAX (305) 852.7146
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
August 14,2000
TO:
Reggie Paros, Director
Public Safety Division
ATTN:
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 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 Tavernier 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
)!mergency Medical Services, and Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Department to establish appropriate
/ ~raining, 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 Monroe County
Emergency Medical Services, and Conch Key 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 Marathon 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.
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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County Attorney
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The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, acting through I\IQnrC5$ OotJnt~
Emergency Medical Services, hereinafter referred to as MCEMS, and SugC:loaCf'
Volunteer Fire Department, hereinafter referred to as SLVFD, 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 SL VFD
members in their capacity as First Responders to cardiac emergencies.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
AND
SUGARLOAF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL
2.
It is to the benefit of citizens of Monroe County that SL VFD 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 SLVFD programs and
policies, MCEMS Medical Director is responsible for reviewing and approving these
SL VFD members training procedures for use of the AED. The training is an add-on
component with the SL VFD scheduled biennial certification in Cardio Pulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) to the BLS-C or professional rescuer level under the American
heart Association (AHA) protocols.
4. MCEMS will provide for each SLVFD member who will be a participant in the AED
program a training format as follows:
a) Provide training consistent with established BLS-C and established guidelines
from the manufacturer for issued AED's.
b) Coordinate with SLVFD supervising staff members as determined by the SLVFD
Chief or his designee, to plan the assignments that may be assumed by the
SL VFD members during their learning experiences with MCEMS.
c) Provide materials and maintain personnel records and reports necessary for the
performance and documentation of SL VFD members learning experience.
d) Coordinate enforcement of such training requirements and performance of
SL VFD members with the SL VFD Chief or his designee.
e) Provide a methodology for data collection for Quality Assurance purposes.
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AUTHORITY AND CONTROL
5. It is understood by the parties to this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that
participating SLVFD members will remain under the professional and administrative
controls of SLVFD, and that they are, therefore, subject to the Standards of Conduct
thereof. SL VFD 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 SLVFD. SLVFD members assigned under this MOU shall receive all
remuneration from the SLVFD.
6. It is understood by the parties to this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that the
unit(s) assigned to SL VFD 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 SL VFD 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. 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
9. MCEMS and SLVFD mutually agree to fully cooperate with the SLVFD in the resolution
of any claims or lawsuits involving SL VFD trainees that arise out of or under the MOU.
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WITHDRAWAL
10. It is further understood and agreed that SLVFD, upon notice from the Director of MCEMS, that
further participation by a SL VFD member is not desirable, SL VFD will withdraw such
student from participation in this specific learning experiences with MCEMS. Since the
Sugarloaf Volunteer Chief or his designee retains the absolute right of control over
SLVFD members, may at any time, for any reason withdraw a SLVFD member from
participation in training pursuant to this MOU.
EFFECTIVE PERIOD
11. This agreement will commence on the date of execution and will continue indefinitely or
until terminated according to Paragraph twelve (12). MCEMS and the SLVFD 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
12. Termination may be effected by either MCEMS or SLVFD, 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
be executed by their respective authorized representatives on this 26th day of
2000.
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Michae W. Bowden, President
Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Department
P.O. Box 40
Sugarloaf, Florida 33044
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