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Appointments to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
As the Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Authority, approve the following reappointment/appointment to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMSAC) for two-terms ending March 2020:
- Chief Tom Jamison as the Pinellas County Fire Chiefs’ Association representative
- Chief David Mixson as the Pinellas County Fire Chiefs’ Association alternate representative
- Mr. John Peterson as the Ambulance Services representative
- Mr. Richard Schomp as the Ambulance Services alternate representative
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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 relationships and public outreach.
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support.
Summary:
The Pinellas County Fire Chiefs’ Association nominates Chief Jamison and Chief Mixson to serve a two-year term on the EMS Advisory Council. Chief Mixson will be replacing Chief Willis who recently retired.
Mr. Peterson has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Sunstar and will be moved to the primary EMSAC position with Mr. Schomp becoming his alternate.
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 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 operation 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
Pinellas County Fire Chiefs’ Association Letter
Chief Jamison’s Bio
Chief Mixson’s Resume
Mr. Peterson’s Resume
Mr. Schomp’s Bio
EMS Advisory Council Bylaws