07/26/2000 Agreement
BRANCH OFFICE
3117 OVERSEAS InGHWAY
MARAlHON, FLORIDA 33OSO
TEL. (305) 289-6027
FAX (305) 289-1745
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CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
MONROE COUNTY
500 WInTEHEAD STREET
KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040
TEL. (305) 292-3550
FAX (305) 295-3660
BRANCH OFFICE
88820 OVERSEAS InGHWAY
PLANTATION KEY, FLORIDA 33070
TEL. (305) 852-7145
FAX (305) 852-7146
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
August 14, 2000
TO:
Reggie Paros, Director
Public Safety Division
AITN:
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
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.
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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.
Cc: County Administrator w/o document
Risk Management w/o document
County Attorney
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
AND
BIG COPPITT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
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GENERAL
1. The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, acting through Monroe County
Emergency Medical Services, hereinafter referred to as MCEMS, and Big Coppitt
Volunteer Fire Department, hereinafter referred to as BCVFD, 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 BCVFD
members in their capacity as First Responders to cardiac emergencies.
2. It is to the benefit of citizens of Monroe County that BCVFD 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 BCVFD programs and
policies, MCEMS Medical Director is responsible for reviewing and approving these
BCVFD members training procedures for use of the AED. The training is an add-on
component with the BCVFD 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 BCVFD 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 BCVFD supervising staff members as determined by the BCVFD
Chief or his designee, to plan the assignments that may be assumed by the
BCVFD members during their learning experiences with MCEMS.
c) Provide materials and maintain personnel records and reports necessary for the
performance and documentation of BCVFD members learning experience.
d) Coordinate enforcement of such training requirements and performance of
BCVFD members with the BCVFD Chief or his designee.
e) Provide a methodology for data collection for Quality Assurance purposes.
AUTHORITY & PROTOCOL
5. It is understood by the parties to this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that
participating BCVFD members will remain under the professional and administrative
controls of BCVFD, and that they are, therefore, subject to the Standards of Conduct
thereof. BCVFD 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 BCVFD.
6. It is understood by the parties to this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that the
unit(s) assigned to BCVFD 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 BCVFD 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.
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MAl NTENANCE
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 BCVFD mutually agree to fully cooperate in the resolution of any claims or
lawsuits involving BCVFD trainees that arise out of or under the MOU.
WITHDRAWAL
10. It is further understood and agreed that BCVFD, upon notice from the Director of
MCEMS, that further participation by a BCVFD member is not desirable, BCVFD will
withdraw such student from participation in this specific learning experience with
MCEMS. Since the Big Coppitt Volunteer Chief or his designee retains the absolute
right of control over BCVFD members, may at any time, for any reason withdraw a
BCVFD 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 BCVFD will
review this agreement once 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.
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TERMINATION
12. Termination may be effected by either MCEMS or BCVFD, 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 the 26th day of July
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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By
Ma rlChalrperson
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Timmy Leo ard, President
Big Coppitt Volunteer Fire Department
28 Emerald Drive, P.O. Box 2292
Key West, Florida 33040
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