Item C18
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: December 19, 20, 2001
Division:
Public Safety
Bulk Item: Yes ~
No
Department: Fire Rescue
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of agreement with Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire Department
concerning emergency medical and fire-rescue services in Municipal Services Taxing District 7 for
Fiscal Year 2002.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The agreement provides for the Ocean Reef V olunteer Fire Department to
be the primary provider of emergency medical and fire-rescue services in Municipal Services Taxing
District 7. The Board of County Commissioners, acting as the governing body of Municipal Services
Taxing District 7, has annually entered into an agreement with the Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire
Department for the provision of emergency medical and fire rescue services within that district.
PREVIOUS REVELANT BOCC ACTION: On September 20, 2000 the Board approved the annual
agreement with Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire Department for FY 01. On June 20, 2001 the Board
approved a Contract Agreement Addendum assigning communications equipment to the Department.
On August 15,2001 the Board approved a Contract Agreement Addendum assigning medical
equipment to the Department.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: The standard agreement has been combined with the
two addendums as described above assigning medical and communications equipment to the
Department to assist in providing emergency medical transport services to the District. These changes
are reflected in paragraph 5, and Attachment C of the agreement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval.
TOTAL COST:
0.00
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY: 0.00
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No
AMOUNTPERMONTH_ Year
APPROVED BY: County Arty Yes
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
DOCUMENTATION:
Included -X-
To Follow_
AGENDA ITEM #
Not Required
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DISPOSITION:
Revised 2/27/01
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract #
Contract with: Ocean Reef Vol. Fire Dept. Effective Date: 10/1101
Expiration Date:9/30/02
Contract Purpose/Description:Provision of emergency medical and fire rescue services in
Municipal Services Taxing District #7.
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Contract Manager:Susan Hover
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CONTRACT COSTS
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $0.00
Budgeted? YesD No 0 Account Codes:
Grant: $
County Match: $
Current Year Portion: $N/ A
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ADDITIONAL COSTS
Estimated Ongoing Costs: $_/yr For:
(Not included in dollar value above) (eg. maintenance, utilities, janitorial, salaries, etc.)
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AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL
AND FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
AGREEMENT, made this day of ,2001 by and between the Board of
County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, acting as the governing body of Municipal Service
Taxing District #7, hereinafter referred to as the "District" and the Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc. hereinafter referred to as the "Department".
WHEREAS, the District has the power to contract for emergency medical, rescue and fire protection
services for the area having territorial boundaries:
From the northern boundary of the City of North
Key Largo Beach up to the Dade County line.
(Corresponding with 500 R from the northern boundary
to 50 N.L. and the same being a portion of Election
Precinct 25 lying north of the northern boundary of the
City of North Key Largo Beach up to the Dade County line) Ocean Reef,
and
WHEREAS, the Department desires to provide emergency medical, rescue, and fire protection
services to the District, now, therefore,
BE IT UNDERSTOOD, that the parties hereto mutually agree as follows:
I. The term of this Agreement shall commence as of the 1 st day of October, 2001, and end on the
30th day of September, 2002, and is subject to renewal by agreement of both parties in writing.
2. The Department shall be primarily responsible for providing advanced life support level
emergency medical transport services, rescue services and fire protection to the District.
3. The Department shall provide mutual assistance response to adjoining district when requested,
unless all departmental resources are already in service on other business, incapacitated or to do
so would leave the District unattended.
4. The Department shall have on call and available for immediate response all necessary trained
personnel, emergency vehicles and associated and/or related equipment to provide the intended
services on a twenty-four (24) hour basis. (See Attachments A & 8.)
5. Medical and Communications Equipment:
a. The District has acquired medical and communications equipment through grants
provided by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
The District shall assign the medical and communications equipment, per Attachment
C, to the Department, to assist in providing emergency medical transport of the District;
medical and communications equipment remains property of the District.
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b. The Department shall provide a system for property control of the medical and
communications equipment, provide for periodic inspection and testing of the
equipment, and provide preventative and general maintenance and repair as required.
c. The Department shall be responsible for all costs of functions and services associated
with the equipment.
6. All operations of the Department shall conform to applicable laws, rules, regulations and
standards.
7. The District shall not levy ad valorem ta'(es for the purpose of financing emergency medical,
rescue and fire protection services during the term of this Agreement, as requested by the
Department. The Department shall generate income through corporate and individual
donations as well as fund raisers to employ and equip the personnel necessary to perform such
emergency. services activities and therefore, does not require funding from the District to
perform such services.
8. The Department covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Monroe County Board
of County Commissioners and the District, their officers, agents and employees, from any and
all claims for bodily injury (including death), personal injury, and property damage (including
property owned by Monroe County) and any other losses, damages, and expenses (including
attorney's fees) which arise out of, in connection with, or by reason of services provided by the
Department, occasioned by the negligence, errors, or other wrongful act or omission of the
Department or its employees.
9. Insurance:
a. As a prerequisite of the work governed under this contract, the Department shall obtain,
at its expense, insurance as specified in this contract. The Department shall maintain
the required insurance throughout the entire term of this contract.
b. The Department shall provide, to the County, as satisfactory evidence of the required
insurance, either: a Certificate of Insurance or a certified copy of the actual insurance
policy. The County, at its sole option, has the right to request a certified copy of any or
all insurance policies required by this contract.
c. All insurance policies must specify that they are not subject to cancellation, non-
renewal, material change, or reduction in coverage unless a minimum of thirty (30) days
prior notification is given to the County by the insurer.
d. The acceptance and/or approval of the Department's insurance shall not be construed as
relieving the Department from any liability or obligation assumed under this contract or
imposed by law.
e. The Department shall obtain and maintain General Liability, Vehicle Liability, Medical
Professional Liability and workers' compensations insurance as specified below
throughout the term of this contract.
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General Liabilitv
A minimum limit of$l,OOO,OOO Combined Single Limit (CSL) and include, as a
mInImum:
* Premises Operations
* Products and Completed Operations
* Blanket Contractual Liability
* Personal Injury Liability
* Expanded Definition of Property Damage
An Occurrence form policy is preferred. If coverage is provided on a Claims Made
policy, its provisions should include coverage for claims filed on or after the effective
date of this contract. In addition, the period for which claims may be reported should
extend for a minimum of twelve (12) months following the acceptance of work by the
County.
Vehicle Liability
A minimum limit of$I,OOO,OOO Combined Single Limit (CSL) for all owned, Non-
Owned and Hired Vehicles.
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners and the District shall be named as
Additional Insured on the above General and Vehicle Liability policies.
Medical Professional Liabilitv
A minimum limit of$l,OOO,OOO per occurrence/$3,000,000 Aggregate. Ifcoverage is
provided on a claims made basis, an extended claims reporting period of four (4) years
will be required.
Workers' Comoensation and Emoloyers' Liabilitv
Workers' Compensation Insurance with limits sufficient to respond to the applicable
state statutes.
Employers' Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of:
* $500,000 Bodily Injury by Accident
* $500,000 Bodily Injury by Disease, policy limits
* $500,000 Bodily Injury by disease, each employee
Coverage shall be provided by a company or companies authorized to transact business
in the state of Florida and the company or companies must maintain rating of A-VI, as
assigned by the A.M. Best Company.
10. The District may terminate this Agreement at any time during its term if the Department
defaults under any of the provisions specified herein, or violates any standard specified in this
Agreement, or violated any other law, rule, regulation or standard applicable to furnishing of
emergency medical, rescue, and fire protection services in Monroe County. In such event, the
County Administrator shall furnish the Department written notice of any such default or
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violation and the Department shall have thirty (30) days from receipt of said notice to correct or
remedy such default or violation. If such default or violation is not corrected or remedied
within said thirty (30) day period, or is of such nature that it can not be corrected or remedied,
this Agreement shall be considered void. The Department may terminate this Agreement
without cause by giving one hundred-eighty (180) days written notice indicating its desire to
terminate same.
11. Notice under this Agreement shall be given to the District by sending written notice to the
Office of the County Administrator, Public Service Building, Wing II, 5100 College Road, Key
West, FL 33040 and notice shall be given to the Department by sending written notice to the
Community Administrator of the Ocean Reef Community Association, 24 Dockside Lane,
#505, Key Largo, FL 33037. .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this agreement on the day and year
first written above.
(CORPORATE SEAL)
OCEAN REEF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT.,
INC.
:l!v / c -Gl d,
David C. Ritz J
Community Administrator
(SEAL)
Attest: Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Clerk
MA YOR
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
B~
'Co ttorney
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Attachment A
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OPERATIONAL RESPONSE DOCUMENT
Monroe County desires to establish certain benchmarks to measure Fire Rescue Services. These
recommendations are tentatively being set in this document.
This document only details the minimum number of appropriately trained personnel, the minimum number and
type of motor vehicles and equipment, and the maximum response time established for initial responses to
various kinds of incidents requiring Fire Rescue Services; it is not intended to be all inclusive. The actual
allocation of fire rescue resources by the Corporation to a particular incident should be based upon and
proportionate to its magnitude.
Additional, automatic aid and mutual aid should be used appropriately to ensure the provision of effective Fire
Rescue Services.
Nothing in this section creates, or is intended to create any duty, obligation or liability on behalf of the Fire
Department to any third party based on the Fire Department's failure to respond within the time parameters
described in this section.
1) STRUCTURE FIRES
Minimum response staff:
4-FF responding with apparatus or
being on scene not later than 2 minutes
after apparatus' arrival on scene, under
normal response conditions.
Minimum apparatus response:
I Class "A" pumper;
Maximum apparatus response time:
Arrival on scene 10 minutes from dispatch; 5
miles or less from Fire Station, under normal
response conditions. Responses which exceed
the maximum response time are to be
documented and forwarded to MCFR office.
2) OUTSIDE FIRE - (fires which threaten life or structures)
Minimum response staff:
4-FF responding with apparatus or being on
scene not later than 2 minutes after apparatus'
arrival on scene, under normal response
conditions.
Minimum apparatus response:
1 Class "A" pumper;
Maximum apparatus response time:
Arrival on scene 10 minutes from dispatch; 5
miles or less from Fire Station, under normal
response conditions. Responses which exceed
the maximum response time are to be
documented and forwarded to MCFR office.
Attachment A
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3) HEAVY RESCUEIEXTRICA nON
Minimum response staff:
4-FF responding (All trained in extrication) with
apparatus or being on scene not later than 2 minutes
after apparatus' arrival on scene, under normal
response conditions.
Minimum apparatus response:
1 apparatus appropriately equipped for the type
of incident;
Maximum apparatus response time:
Arrival on scene 10 minutes from dispatch; 5
miles or less from Fire Station, under normal
response conditions. Responses which exceed
the maximum response time are to be
documented and forwarded to MCFR office.
4) LIGHT RESCUE - MEDICAL - ALS TRANSPORT CAPABILITY
Minimum response staff:
2-FF responding with apparatus or POVs being on
scene not later than 12 minutes after tone out, after
apparatus' arrival on scene, under normal response
conditions.
Minimum apparatus response:
1 apparatus or POV appropriately equipped for the
type of incident;
Maximum apparatus response time:
Arrival on scene 10 minutes from dispatch; 5
miles or less from Fire Station, under normal
response conditions. Responses which exceed
the maximum response time are to be
documented and forwarded to MCFR office.
5) HAZ-MA T
Minimum response staff:
4- (All trained in awareness level HAZ-MAT
response).
Minimum apparatus response:
1 apparatus best equipped for the type
of incident;
Maximum apparatus response time:
Arrival on scene 10 minutes from dispatch; 5
miles or less from Fire Station, under normal
response conditions. Responses which exceed
the maximum response time are to be
documented and forwarded to MCFR office.
6) MUTUAL AID - To be provided as requested or if not specified as follows. Under all circumstances
the department providing mutual aid shall ensure that their primary area of responsibility shall be
adequately covered.
Attachment A
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Minimum response staff:
4-firefighters; or as requested.
Minimum apparatus response:
1 Class "A" pumper or tanker as available.
Additional apparatus as requested;
Maximum apparatus response time:
To be determined district by district.
7) OTHER EMERGENCIES (emergencies other than those involving life or structures)
Minimum response staff:
2 or greater, based upon the incident.
Minimum apparatus response:
1 apparatus or POVs best equipped for the type of
incident;
Maximum apparatus response time:
Arrival on scene 10 minutes from dispatch; 5
miles or less from Fire Station or POV location,
under normal response conditions.
8) NON-EMERGENCIES
Minimum response staff:
1-2 FF or as needed.
Minimum apparatus response:
1 apparatus or POVs best equipped for the type
of incident;
Maximum apparatus response time:
Arrival on scene 10-20 minutes from dispatch or
as directed; 5 miles or less from Fire Station or
POV location.
Attachment B
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OCEAN REEF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Title:
Public Safety Captain/Station Commander
Immediate Supervisor:
Community Administrator
General Purpose:
Perform administrative work which includes the protection of life and property from fires, rescue emergencies,
criminal and mischievous acts. Interact effectively with property owners, resort members, employees,
contractors, and all other visitors.
Supervision Received:
Reports to the Community Administrator updates on current status of community safety and security.
Supervision Exercised:
Exercises supervision over all employees assigned to Public Safety Department directly or through assigned
subordinates. May suspend from duty, recommend termination, hire, and/or promotion of personnel assigned to
Public Safety.
Areas of Primary Responsibility:
Manages and supervises all divisions of Public Safety in order to achieve goals within available resources; plans
and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff, reviews progress
and directs changes as needed.
Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long range community goals in security,
protection of property, and preservation of life. Gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and
recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
Provides professional advice to the Community Administrator and division heads.
Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost control activities;
monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; prepares annual budget
requests; assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
Determines work procedures, schedules, and efficient workflow to provide most effective use of assets and
staff.
Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance
to policies and procedures.
Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances,
Desired Minimum Oualifications:
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in
Public Administration, Political Science, Business Management, or a closely related field, or ten (10) years of
experience as a Public Safety Officer in a supervisory role.
Attachment B
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Necessary Knowledge. Skills, and Ability:
(A) Considerable knowledge of modern techniques and practices of fire, security and medical services,
working knowledge of community rules, human resource policy.
(B) Skill in preparing budgets, planning, directing subordinates, skill in operating listed tools and equipment.
(C) Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive reports; ability to carry out assigned projects to there
complation; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with employees, governmental employees, and community members; ability to
effectively administer a Public Safety Department.
(D) Ability to command and lead an emergency situation including but not limited to fire, security, and or
medical service.
Special Requirements:
Must be certified State Fire Fighter or Advanced Volunteer Fire, hold Florida Basic Law Enforcement
Certificate and/or Monroe County Reserve Deputy. Weapon Qualification and Florida G Security License.
Tools and Equipment Used:
Requires frequent use of personal computer, including word processing and spreadsheet programs; calculator,
telephone, copy machine and fax machine. Operate and drive various fire apparatus and utilize tools which are
typical for fire suppression,
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met b an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to walk, climb, lift, use finger, handle, feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach
with hands and arms.
Employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include
close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Attachment B
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OCEAN REEF PUBLIC SAFETY
Title:
Shift Sergeant
Immediate Supervisor:
Station Commander
Job Description:
This position is a mid-level supervisory employee overseeing the following
primary areas: 1) Emergency Medical Service 2) Fire Suppression 3) Patrol
4) Security
Resoonsibilities:
1. Insure compliance with ORCA Policy and Procedures, Standard Operating Procedure, and direction of
the Public Safety Captain and Community Administrator.
2. Insure staffing and scheduling for all positions are at proper levels and maximize efficiency of each
shift.
3. Coordinate and supervise necessary on-the-job training to qualify staff to effectively carry out
community rules and regulations and maintain proficiency in EMS, fire, and security operations.
4. Serve as the Officer-in-Charge and Supervisor in the absense of the Captain and/or during evening and
weekend hours for Shift, Dispatch, Front Gate, and security personnel insuring that all areas are
operating properly, making necessary corrective action.
5. Oversee any fire, medical, or security scene, including the operation of equipment while insuring safety
of all personnel and general public with minimal loss of life and property.
6. Review and control the quality and accuracy of reports and documentation generated by Public Safety
Officers.
7. Promote positive interaction within the community in order to enhance Public Safety acceptance,
understanding, and approval of all those served.
8. Position may be assigned additional duties as deemed necessary.
Knowledge. Skills, and Ability:
-Strong leadership and communication skills (written and oral).
-Knowledge of report writing tehcniques.
-Ability to organize and coordinate personnel in an emergency situation.
-Extensive knowledge of Public Safety components in security, fire and medical.
-State Fire, Paramedic, and/or Law Enforcement Certifications.
-Additional skills: EVOC, CPR instructor, Fire Inspection, Investigative Techniques.
Work Environment:
The Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Attachment B
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The noise level in the work environment is occasionally near loud engines and pumps.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SERGEANT
Tools and Equipment Used:
Requires use of computer, printer and copy machine. Also requires use of patrol vehicles, fire equipment,
protective equipment, manuals, reports, directories and lists.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to accomplish a job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or listen. The
employee is frequently required to walk, run, climb, carry, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, hoses,
axes, pike poles, generators, pumps, ID cards, tickets, reports and reach with hands and arms. Employees are
required to recognize specific colors, designs and logos.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job
include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but the employee must occasionally work in loud
noise. The employee must occasionally work in very hot, humid and dangerous conditions.
Selection Guidelines:
Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check, job related tests and
certification will be required.
Attachment B
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OCEAN REEF PUBLIC SAFETY
Title:
Public Safety Officer II - EMS Supervisor
Immediate Supervisor:
Shift Sergeant
Job Description:
This position is a multi-tasked employee assigned the following primary areas: 1)
Security 2) Patrol 3) Emergency Medical Service 4) Fire Suppression.
Responsibilities:
1. Insure compliance with ORCA Policy and Procedures, Standard Operating Procedure, and direction of
the Public Safety Captain and Community Administrator.
2. Perform security, fire, and emergency medical services in order to uphold all laws, policies, and
ordinances in effect or as directed via chain of command.
3. Engage in fIre, medical and security training in order to attain and maintain proficiency in the
performance of duties.
4. Perform routine apparatus and quarters maintenance as directed or as necessary.
5. Submit accurate and complete written reports as required by standard operating procedures and
department directives.
6. Promote positive interaction within the community in order to enhance Public Safety acceptance,
understanding, and approval of all those served.
7. As Emergency Medical Services Supervisor, employee is accountable to the Public Safety Department
Captain and is responsible for overall management of department medical services and reporting.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
a, Serve as point of contact for the Department Medical Director and outside agencies such as
OSHA, HRS, etc,
b. Inventory, coordinate and order EMS supplies for the station and ALS vehicles.
c. Inventory and control drugs (controlled and uncontrolled).
d. Maintain medical and immunization records of department personnel.
e. Coordinate and schedule necessary inoculations.
f. Schedule and conduct continuation EMS training.
g. Inspect and maintain all ALS vehicles to HRS and F.A.C. 10D-66 standards.
h. Review, itemize and submit EMS run reports to Monroe County, Florida HRS, and Ocean Reef
Medical Director each month.
1. Prepare EMS run reports for billing.
J. Be apprised of all Priority One patients for the purpose of notifying the Medical Director.
k. In conjunction with the Medical Director, coordinate and standardize EMS protocols for Ocean
Reef.
8. Position may be assigned additional duties as deemed necessary.
Attachment B
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Knowledge. Skills. and Ability:
-Strong communication skills (written and oral).
-Ability to react quickly and courteously with the public,
-Knowledge of Public Safety components in security, fire, and medical.
-State Fire, Paramedic, and/or Law Enforcement Certifications.
-Ability to work as a team member on a 24 hour shift operation.
-Additional skills: Florida drivers license, EVOC, CPR instructor, Fire Inspection, Investigative techniques,
knowledge of federal, state and local medical regulations.
OCEAN REEF PUBLIC SAFETY
Attachment B
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Title: Public Safety Officer III
Immediate Supervisor: Shift Sergeant
Job Description: This position is a highly experienced, multi-tasked employee assigned the
following primary areas: 1) Emergency Medical Service 2) Fire Suppression 3)
Patrol 4) Security.
Minimum Qualifications: 10 years experience as a certified Paramedic or triple state certification in Fire,
, Paramedic, and Law Enforcement.
Responsibilities:
1. Insure compliance with ORCA Policy and Procedures, Standard Operating Procedure, and direction of
the Public Safety Captain and Community Administrator.
2. Perform security, fire, and emergency medical services in accordance with policies and procedures in
effect or as directed via chain of command.
3. Engage in fire, medical and security training in order to attain and maintain proficiency in the
performance of duties.
4. Perform routine apparatus and quarters maintenance as directed or as necessary.
5. Submit accurate and complete written reports as required by standard operating procedures and
department directives.
6. Promote positive interaction within the community in order to enhance Public Safety acceptance,
understanding, and approval of all those served.
7. Serve as a lead Paramedic while on shift, providing in-service instruction to all medical employees.
8. Position may be assigned additional duties as deemed necessary.
Knowledge, Skills. and Ability:
-Strong communication skills (written and oral).
-Ability to react quickly and courteously with the public.
-Knowledge of Public Safety components in security, fire and medical.
-State Fire, Paramedic, and/or Law Enforcement Certifications.
-Ability to work as a team member on a 24 hour shift operation.
-Additional skills: Florida Drivers license, ALS, EVOC, CPR instructor, Fire Inspection, Investigative
Techniques.
-Ability to complete department's approved agility test.
Attachment B
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PSO III (SHIFT)
Tools and Equioment Used:
Requires frequent use of radios, sirens, emergency lights, patrol cars, fire trucks, pumper trucks and
ambulances. Also requires the use of various reports, field contact cards, tickets, maps and lists of residents and
members. Shift employees are also required to be a minimum of advanced volunteer firefighter and paramedic.
This requires that the employee is able to use and wear protective equipment. Employees must also have the
ability to operate firefighting equipment and various other items. These employees will also be required to train
others how to properly operate firefighting and medical equipment.
Physical Demands;
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk or listen. The
employee is required to walk, run, climb, carry, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, hoses, axes, pike
poles, generators, pumps, ID cards, tickets, reports and reach with hands and arms. Employees are required to
recognize specific colors, designs and logos.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job
include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but the employee must occasionally work in loud
noise. The employee must occasionally work in very hot, humid and dangerous conditions.
Selection Guidelines:
Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check, job related tests and
certification will be required.
Attachment B
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Title:
Public Safety Officer II
Immediate Supervisor:
Shift Sergeant
Job Description:
This position is a multi-tasked employee assigned the following primary areas: 1)
Security 2) Patrol 3) Emergency Medical Service 4) Fire Suppression.
Resoonsibilities:
1. Insure compliance with ORCA Policy and Procedures, Standard Operating Procedure, and direction of
the Public Safety Captain and Community Administrator.
2. Perform security, fire, and emergency medical services in order to uphold all laws, policies, and
ordinances in effect or as directed via chain of command.
3. Engage in fire, medical and security training in order to attain and maintain proficiency in the
performance of duties.
4. Perform routine apparatus and quarters maintenance as directed or as necessary.
5. Submit accurate and complete written reports as required by standard operating procedures and
department directives.
6. Promote positive interaction within the community in order to enhance Public Safety acceptance,
understanding, and approval of all those served.
7. Position may be assigned additional duties as deemed necessary.
Knowledge. Skills. and Ability:
-Strong communication skills (written and oral).
-Ability to react quickly and courteously with the public.
-Knowledge of Public Safety components in security, fIre, and medical.
-State Fire, Paramedic, and/or Law Enforcement Certifications.
-Ability to work as a team member on a 24 hour shift operation.
-Additional skills: Florida drivers license, EYOC, CPR instructor, Fire Inspection, Investigative techniques.
Attachment B
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OCEAN REEF PUBLIC SAFETY
Title:
Public Safety Officer II - EMS Supervisor
Immediate Supervisor:
Shift Sergeant
Job Description:
This position is a multi-tasked employee assigned the following primary areas: 1)
Security 2) Patrol 3) Emergency Medical Service 4) Fire Suppression.
Responsibilities:
1. Insure compliance with ORCA Policy and Procedures, Standard Operating Procedure, and direction of
the Public Safety Captain and Community Administrator.
2. Perform security, fire, and emergency medical services in order to uphold all laws, policies, and
ordinances in effect or as directed via chain of command.
3. Engage in fIre, medical and security training in order to attain and maintain proficiency in the
performance of duties.
4. Perform routine apparatus and quarters maintenance as directed or as necessary.
5. Submit accurate and complete written reports as required by standard operating procedures and
department directives.
6. Promote positive interaction within the community in order to enhance Public Safety acceptance,
understanding, and approval of all those served.
7. As Emergency Medical Services Supervisor, employee is accountable to the Public Safety Department
Captain and is responsible for overall management of department medical services and reporting.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
a. Serve as point of contact for the Department Medical Director and outside agencies such as
OSHA, HRS, etc.
b. Inventory, coordinate and order EMS supplies for the station and ALS vehicles.
c. Inventory and control drugs (controlled and uncontrolled).
d. Maintain medical and immunization records of department personnel.
e. Coordinate and schedule necessary inoculations.
f. Schedule and conduct continuation EMS training.
g. Inspect and maintain all ALS vehicles to HRS and F.A.C. 10D-66 standards.
h. Review, itemize and submit EMS run reports to Monroe County, Florida HRS, and Ocean Reef
Medical Director each month.
1. Prepare EMS run reports for billing.
J. Be apprised of all Priority One patients for the purpose of notifying the Medical Director.
k. In conjunction with the Medical Director, coordinate and standardize EMS protocols for Ocean
Reef.
8. Position may be assigned additional duties as deemed necessary.
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Knowledge. Skills. and Ability:
-Strong communication skills (written and oral).
-Ability to react quickly and courteously with the public,
-Knowledge of Public Safety components in security, fire, and medical.
-State Fire, Paramedic, and/or Law Enforcement Certifications.
-Ability to work as a team member on a 24 hour shift operation.
-Additional skills: Florida drivers license, EVOC, CPR instructor, Fire Inspection, Investigative techniques,
knowledge of federal, state and local medical regulations.
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OCEAN REEF PUBLIC SAFETY
Title:
Public Safety Officer III
Immediate Supervisor:
Shift Sergeant
Job Description:
This position is a highly experienced, multi-tasked employee assigned the
following primary areas: 1) Emergency Medical Service 2) Fire Suppression 3)
Patrol 4) Security.
Minimum Qualifications:
10 years experience as a certified Paramedic or triple state certification in Fire,
Paramedic, and Law Enforcement.
Responsibili ties:
1. Insure compliance with ORCA Policy and Procedures, Standard Operating Procedure, and direction of
the Public Safety Captain and Community Administrator.
2. Perform security, fire, and emergency medical services in accordance with policies and procedures in
effect or as directed via chain of command.
3. Engage in fire, medical and security training in order to attain and maintain proficiency in the
performance of duties.
4. Perform routine apparatus and quarters maintenance as directed or as necessary.
5. Submit accurate and complete written reports as required by standard operating procedures and
department directives.
6. Promote positive interaction within the community in order to enhance Public Safety acceptance,
understanding, and approval of all those served.
7. Serve as a lead Paramedic while on shift, providing in-service instruction to all medical employees.
8. Position may be assigned additional duties as deemed necessary.
Knowledge. Skills. and Ability:
-Strong communication skills (written and oral).
-Ability to react quickly and courteously with the public.
-Knowledge of Public Safety components in security, fire and medical.
-State Fire, Paramedic, and/or Law Enforcement Certifications.
-Ability to work as a team member on a 24 hour shift operation.
-Additional skills: Florida Drivers license, ALS, EVOC, CPR instructor, Fire Inspection, Investigative
Techniques.
-Ability to complete department's approved agility test.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PSO III (SHIFT)
Attachment B
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Tools and Equioment Used:
Requires frequent use of radios, sirens, emergency lights, patrol cars, fire trucks, pumper trucks and
ambulances. Also requires the use of various reports, field contact cards, tickets, maps and lists of residents and
members. Shift employees are also required to be a minimum of advanced volunteer firefighter and paramedic.
This requires that the employee is able to use and wear protective equipment. Employees must also have the
ability to operate fire fighting equipment and various other items. These employees will also be required to train
others how to properly operate fire fighting and medical equipment.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk or listen. The
employee is required to walk, run, climb, carry, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, hoses, axes, pike
poles, generators, pumps, ID cards, tickets, reports and reach with hands and arms. Employees are required to
recognize specific colors, designs and logos.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job
include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but the employee must occasionally work in loud
noise. The employee must occasionally work in very hot, humid and dangerous conditions.
Selection Guidelines:
Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check, job related teSts and
certification will be required.
Title:
Public Safety Officer II - Training Officer
Attachment B
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Immediate Supervisor:
Shift Sergeant
Job Description:
This position is a multi-tasked employee assigned the following primary areas: 1)
Security 2) Patrol 3) Emergency Medical Service 4) Fire Suppression 5)
Fire/Rescue Training.
Responsibilities:
1. Insure compliance with ORCA Policy and Procedures, Standard Operating Procedure, and direction of
the Public Safety Captain and Community Administrator.
2. Perform security, fire, and emergency medical services in order to uphold all laws, policies, and
ordinances in effect or as directed via chain of command.
3. Engage in fire, medical and security training in order to attain and maintain proficiency in the
performance of duties.
4. Perform routine apparatus and quarters maintenance as directed or as necessary.
5. Submit accurate and complete written reports as required by standard operating procedures and
department directives.
6. Promote positive interaction within the community in order to enhance Public Safety acceptance,
understanding, and approval of all those served.
7. Under direction of the Training Coordinator, conduct recruitment, training, and development of a fully
staffed Volunteer Fire Department.
a. Conduct weekly meetings of volunteers and permanent party personnel and maintain records of
training accomplished and participation.
b. Conduct monthly training as directed by the Training Coordinator.
c. Submit monthly report of training conducted and attendance (including volunteer service on
shifts) such that accurate payment may be made to volunteers.
8. Position may be assigned additional duties as deemed necessary.
Knowledge. Skills. and Ability:
-Strong communication skills (written and oral).
-Ability to react quickly and courteously with the public.
-Knowledge of Public Safety components in security, fire, and medical.
-State Fire, Paramedic, and/or Law Enforcement Certifications.
-Ability to work as a team member on a 24 hour shift operation.
-Additional skills: Florida drivers license, EVOC, CPR instructor, Fire Inspection, Investigative techniques,
fire/rescue experience and teaching skills.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PSO II (SHIFT)
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Tools and Equipment Used:
." Requires frequent use of radios, sirens, emergency lights, patrol cars, fire trucks, pumper trucks and
ambulances. Also requires the use of various reports, field contact cards, tickets, maps and lists of residents and
members. Shift employees are also required to be a minimum of advanced volunteer firefighter and emergency
medical technician or paramedic. This requires that the employee is able to use and wear protective equipment.
Employees must also have the ability to operate firefighting equipment and various other items. Employees
will also know where to locate and use all medical equipment carried on our ACLS ambulances such as Lifepac
11, thwnper, stretcher, backboards, etc.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk or listen. The
employee is required to walk, run, climb, carry, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, hoses, axes, pike
poles, generators, pumps, ID cards, tickets, reports and reach with hands and arms. Employees are required to
recognize specific colors, designs and logos.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job
include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but the employee must occasionally work in loud
noise. The employee must occasionally work in very hot, humid and dangerous conditions.
Selection Guidelines:
Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check, job related tests and
certification will be required.
MEDICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
Attachment C
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," Quantity Description
Serial No. County ID No.
Medtronic Physio Control 13451837 1416-1 96
LP-12
1 Medtronic Physio Control 13445564 1416-205
Battery Support System
4 Motorola HT1 000 Portable 355AA W3238 1505-180
355AAW3239 1505-181
355AAW3240 1505-182
355AAW3241 1505-183
5 Motorola MCS2000 722AAWlO09 1505-184
UHF Mobile Radios 722AAW1010 1505-185
722AAW1011 1505-186
722AAW1012 1505-187
722AAW1013 1505-188
1 Medtronic Physio Control 12697911 1416-170
Automated External Defibrillator