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Appointments to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (Board of County Commissioners as whole).
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Recommended Action:
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Sitting as the Emergency Medical Services Authority, approve the following appointments to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council for a term ending October 2025.
• Appointment of Dr. Matthew A. Liao-Troth as the St. Petersburg College President’s representative on the EMS Advisory Council. Dr. Liao-Troth is the Vice President of Academic Affairs for St. Petersburg College. Dr. Liao-Troth is replacing Dr. Eric Carver’s seat on the EMS Advisory Council.
• Appointment of District Chief Lindsey Kensinger as the City of St. Petersburg Fire Chief’s alternate representative. Chief Kensinger is a District Chief for St. Petersburg Fire Rescue.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community.
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationship and public outreach.
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support.
Summary:
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Dr. Matthew A. Liao-Troth is volunteering to serve a two-year term as the St. Petersburg College President’s representative on the EMS Advisory Council. Dr. Liao-Troth is the Vice President of Academic Affairs for St. Petersburg College. Dr. Liao-Troth is replacing Dr. Eric Carver’s seat on the EMS Advisory Council.
District Chief Lindsey Kensinger is volunteering to serve a two-year term as the City of St. Petersburg Fire Chief’s alternate representative on the EMS Advisory Council. Chief Kensinger is a District Chief for St. Petersburg Fire Rescue.
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Background Information:
The Council was created by Chapter 80-585, Laws of Florida, and is made up of 24 members that constitute a broad spectrum of county representation. It is the responsibility of Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMSAC) to fulfill the objectives outlined in the bylaws under Article II, Section 2.1. It is the responsibility of this council to evaluate the County’s Emergency Medical Services system from a qualitative point of view, to review the operations of EMS on a countywide basis, to recommend requirements and programs for the contract management firm and monitor performance of same, to review and evaluate studies commissioned by the Authority upon the Authority’s request, and to make such recommendations as may be necessary to the Authority on needs, problems, and opportunities relating to emergency medical services, including the financing and establishment of a trauma center or centers, and to carry out such other duties as may be required to insure the delivery of good, countywide EMS at reasonable cost.
Twenty-four members appointed by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners acting as the EMS Authority. Members constitute a broad spectrum of the County representation and shall include members of the Emergency Medical Services system and four mayors to be appointed by the Pinellas County Council of Mayors. The term of appointment shall be for two years; however, there is no limit on the number of terms an individual may serve. The Director of Emergency Medical Services for Pinellas County shall be a non-voting member of the Council. The details of the selection process of the various appointed positions are included in the EMS Advisory Council Bylaws, Section 3.1.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Staff Member Responsible:
James G. Fogarty, Director, Safety and Emergency Services
Partners:
EMS Advisory Council
Attachments:
EMS Advisory Council Roster
Dr. Liao-Troth’s Resume
Chief Kensinger’s Resume
Nomination Letter