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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Fire Chief to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Manteca District Ambulance Service (MDAS) for Paramedic Accreditation Services (FD)
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MEETING DATE:
November 20, 2024
PREPARED BY:
Michelle Munoz, Management Analyst
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing Fire Chief to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Manteca District Ambulance Service (MDAS) for Paramedic Accreditation Services.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On September 21, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution 2022-215 authorizing City Manager to accept the 2021 Assistance to Firefighter Grant award to send Lodi Fire personnel to paramedic school in an effort to transition the Lodi Fire Department (LFD) from Basic Life Support (BLS) services to Advanced Life Support (ALS) services.
Currently, there are eight members of the LFD attending paramedic school and four additional department personnel that need to fulfill a designated number of supervised ALS contacts (10-Call Accreditation). MDAS has agreed to enter into an MOU with the City of Lodi to provide these services to the Lodi Fire Department free of cost. LFD personnel will be able to ride with MDAS to fulfill this requirement to complete their 10-Call Accreditation.
STRATEGIC VISION:
7C. Public Safety: Institute the Advance Life Support Program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
MDAS is providing the service at no cost to the City.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Not applicable.
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Ken Johnson
Fire Chief
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Scott R. Carney
City Manager