Agenda 11/10/2025 Item #16F 2 (Interlocal Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners and the Collier County Sheriff’s Office)11/10/2025
Item # 16.F.2
ID# 2025-4583
Executive Summary
Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the Board of County
Commissioners and the Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), expanding a Tactical Emergency Medical Support
(TEMS) Program between the CCSO and participating local public safety agencies.
OBJECTIVE: To approve an Interlocal Agreement between the Board and the CCSO to provide specialized pre-
hospital emergency medical support to the CCSO specialty units within the Special Operations Division, in partnership
with the following local public safety agencies: North Collier Fire Rescue District, City of Naples, Greater Naples Fire
Rescue District, and the Immokalee Fire Control Rescue District.
CONSIDERATIONS: Law enforcement missions frequently require access to pre-hospital emergency medical care in
conditions atypical to traditional emergency medical services. An interlocal agreement between the Board and the
CCSO was approved in 2008 to provide specialized pre-hospital emergency medical support to specialty units within the
CCSO Special Operations Unit. Since then, the role of Tactical Medics has evolved, creating opportunities to include
local allied public safety agencies. This Agreement provides a framework for inter-agency partnerships to establish and
maintain sufficient resources supporting the program. Approval of the agreement re-establishes a partnership for the
delivery of specialized pre-hospital emergency medical support, enhancing the level of service countywide. Partnering
agencies include the following local public safety agencies: North Collier Fire Rescue District, City of Naples, Greater
Naples Fire Rescue District, and the Immokalee Fire Control Rescue District; the City of Marco Island declined
participation.
FISCAL IMPACT: Existing county and local public safety agencies paramedics/firefighters will be utilized to staff the
program. Each agency is responsible for the salaries of its medics.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This action has no impact on growth management.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for approval. –
CMG
RECOMMENDATION(S): To approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Interlocal Agreement between the
Board of County Commissioners and the Collier County Sheriff's Office in partnership with local public safety agencies.
PREPARED BY: Richard Esquerete, Deputy Chief, Collier County EMS
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Tactical Medic Program 2025 11-03-2025
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TACTICAL MEDIC PROGRAM
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
PARTIES
THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, made and entered into this _: I_ day of
_ 2025, by and between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
Collier County, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida ("County"), the
NORTH COLLIER FIRE CONTROL AND RESCUE DISTRICT, an independent
special district of the State of Florida operating pursuant to Chapter 2015-191, Laws of
Florida ( ''North Collier"), CITY OF MARCO ISLAND, a municipal corporation
("Marco Island"), CITY OF NAPLES, a municipal corporation ("Naples"), GREATER
NAPLES FIRE RESCUE DISTRICT, an independent fire control and rescue district
operating pursuant to Chapter 2014-240, Laws of Florida, as amended ("Greater
Naples"), IMMOKALEE FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT, an independent fire control and
rescue district operating pursuant to Chapter 2000-393, Laws of Florida, as amended
("Jmmokalee"), (North Collier, Marco Island, Naples, Greater Naples, and Immokalee are
known collectively as the "Partnering Agencies" and each a "Partnering Agency") and
the Collier County Sheriffs Office, an independent Constitutional Officer of the State of
Florida (hereinafter referred to as the "SHERIFF") (the Partnering Agencies, County, and
the Sheriff are known collectively, the "Parties" and each a "Party").
WITNESS ETH
WHEREAS, the Parties believe it is mutually advantageous and in the interest of
the public health, safety, and welfare of Collier County citizens and visitors to enter into
an agreement to combine efforts to enhance emergency service within Collier County
through an inter-agency tactical medic program to provide support for law enforcement;
and
WHEREAS, the Partnering Agencies, County, and SHERIFF seek to expand an
existing program between Collier County and the SHERIFF known as the Tactical
Emergency Medical Support Program (hereinafter referred to as the "Tactical Medic
Program"); and
WHEREAS, the Tactical Medic Program provides for Tactical Medics from the
County and Partnering Agencies to work and train with law enforcement as provided by
this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Tactical Medic Program provides for Tactical Medics to
respond with law enforcement as provided by this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 790.25, Florida Statutes, a "tactical medic"
means a paramedic, as defined in Section 401.23, Florida Statutes, a physician, as defined
in Section 458.305, Florida Statutes, or an osteopathic physician, as defined in Section
459.003, Florida Statutes, who is appointed to provide direct support to a tactical law
enforcement unit by providing medical services at high-risk incidents, including, but not
limited to, hostage incidents, narcotics raids, hazardous surveillance, sniper incidents,
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armed suicidal persons, barricaded suspects, high-risk felony warrant service, fugitives
refusing to surrender, and active shooter incidents; and
WHEREAS, proper and expeditious medical treatment has been proven to lower
mortality and morbidity rates associated with major traumatic injury; and
WHEREAS, the Tactical Medics possess no law-enforcement powers, except as
provided for in Section 901.18, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the Partnering Agencies, County, and SHERIFF will work
cooperatively to ensure sufficient resources are allocated to the establishment and
maintenance of the program created by this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, as the County and each Partnering Agency has its own license to
provide advanced life support services as required by Chapter 401, Florida Statutes,
which could lead to uncertainty at an Incident regarding the entity that is the Agency
Having Jurisdiction, the County shall remain the Agency Having Jurisdiction related to
all emergency medical directives; and
WHEREAS, as the Agency Having Jurisdiction, the County will ensure that it
has adequate paramedics for the Tactical Medic Team and the remaining Partnering
Agencies will supplement the Tactical Medic Team as needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises, and the mutual
covenants, terms, and provisions contained herein, the County, each Partnering Agency~
and SHERIFF agree as follows:
SECTION I: LEGAL AUTHORITY
1.0 This Agreement is entered into pursuant to the provisions of Section 163.01,
Florida Statutes, The Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969, and other
applicable laws. The Parties entering into this Agreement are fully cognizant of
the constitutional limitations on the transfer of powers outlined in Article VIII,
Section 4 of the Constitution of the State of Florida.
SECTION II: WHEREAS CLAUSES
2.0 The above Whereas clauses are hereby incorporated into this Agreement and
made a part hereof.
SECTIONIIl: PURPOSE
3.0 This Agreement aims to establish the terms and conditions under which an inter-
agency Tactical Emergency Medical Support Progi:am is created and continued
between the Partnering Agencies, County, and SHERIFF. The program will
provide specialized pre-hospital emergency medical support to the SHERIFF's
specialty units within the SHERIFF'S Special Operations Division, Corrections
Tactical Unit, Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Narcotics Unit (collectively
known as "SW AT") for Incidents that will require a Tactical Medic response,
which includes, but is not limited to: high-risk warrant service; hostage situations;
drug interdiction and raids; barricaded suspects; armed felony suspect arrests;
dignitary protection details; civil disturbances/demonstrations; active shooter
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incidents; terrorist acts; cooperative operations with other law enforcement
agencies (i.e. FBI, DEA, USSS, ATF, FDLE); tactical training events; and any
incident deemed necessary by the SHERIFF ("Incidents"). To that end, a
tactically trained team of paramedics (hereinafter "T~ctical Medic" or "Tactical
Medics", and collectively the "Tactical Medic Team") will be maintained to
support and integrate with SW AT.
SECTION IV: PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND OPERATIONS
4.0 The following objectives of the Tactical Medic Program shall guide the
development and evolution of program operations. These objectives are to:
1. Enhance mission success;
2. Reduce mortality and morbidity among SW AT members, law
enforcement personnel, victims, and perpetrators;
3. Reduce "line of duty" injuries and disability costs;
4. Reduce lost work time for specially trained officers who are hard to
replace; and
5. Maintain good team morale and welfare.
4.1 Standard operating procedures shall be developed jointly for the program by the
Parties. These procedures shall be in accordance with the program's purpose and
objectives as stated in this Agreement.
4.2 Upon notification by the SHERIFF or SHERIFF's designee that a Tactical Medic
Team is needed for an operation and the number of Tactical Members needed, the
Program Administrator shall contact the Agency Liaisons requesting the
availability of that Partnering Agency's Tactical Medics for the specified
operation. The Agency _Liaison shall promptly respond to such a request with the
availability of its Tactical Medics. The Parties agree that a Partnering Agency
may respond that none of its Tactical Medics are available for the specified
operation. The Program Administrator shall not contact individual Tactical
Medics for their availability.
4.3 Upon receipt of availability, the Program Administrator will determine which
Tactical Medics have been selected and their role and will subsequently notify the
applicable Agency Liaison(s), who will confirm availability and coordinate with
its Tactical Members.
SECTION IV: COLLIER COUNTY TACTICAL MEDIC TEAM PERSONNEL
5.0 The SHERIFF is responsible for appointing Tactical Medics pursuant to Section
790.25, Florida Statutes, as it may be amended.
5.1 Tactical Medics are not allowed to be law enforcement certified.
5 .2 Tactical Medics will be under the control of the SHERIFF or his designee.
5.3 Tactical Medics must attain and maintain certification as a paramedic in
accordance with Chapter 401, Florida Statutes, and associated rules. They must
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also comply with the training requirements contained in Section 790.25, Florida
Statutes, and Section 6 of this Agreement.
5.4 The County EMS Medical Director will provide clinical oversight during any
callout or deployment. All medical activities of the Tactical Medic Team shall be
under the authority of Collier County as the Florida Department of Health
licensed EMS provider.
5.5 Tactical Medics may not carry firearms or other weapons. Tactical Medics may
not carry, transport, or store any firearm or ammunition on any fire apparatus or
EMS vehicle.
5.6 The Tactical Medic will perform specialized functions as part of the standard
operational practices adopted for the program. These functions will include but
not be limited to:
l. Monitoring the medical effects of environmental/mission conditions on
individual and team performance. This will include sleep deprivation
monitoring, nutritional status, and the effects of extreme environmental
conditions. Any significant findings will immediately be conveyed to the
Program Administrator. •
2. Providing medical treatment to injured or ill SWAT and Tactical Medics
during tactical operations. Medical care will also be provided to non-law
enforcement personnel injured or ill during tactical operations.
5.7 Many matters involving the SWAT are reviewed within the context of an action
summary. All Tactical Medics agree not to discuss any such operations with any
individual, except the Agency Liaison, County Medic Liaison, or Program
Administrator.
5.8 Pursuant to section 901.18, Florida Statutes, Tactical Medics commanded to aid a
law enforcement officer shall have the same authority to arrest as that law
enforcement officer and shall not be civilly liable for any reasonable conduct in
rendering assistance to that officer.
SECTION VI: QUALIFICATIONS AND SELECTION FOR PROGRAM
PARTICIPATION
6.0 Tactical Medic Program candidates must meet the following mm1mum
qualifications to be considered by the SHERIFF for acceptance into the program:
1. A letter of intent must be submitted indicating the candidate's desire to
be considered for participation in the Tactical Medic Program. This
letter must be submitted to the SHERIFF or the SHERIFF's designee
not less than 15 days before the announced date of program testing.
2. Be certified as a paramedic in accordance with Chapter 401, Florida
Statutes, and associated rules.
3. A written endorsement of the Tactical Medic Program candidate by
the candidate's respective employer. A candidate is not eligible if the
candidate's employer will not endorse the candidate's involvement in
the program.
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6.1 Selection for participation in the Tactical Medic Program by the SHERIFF will be
based in no particular order on the following successful completion of:
1. A physical agility test as approved by the SHERIFF
2. An interview and screening as conducted by the SHERIFF.
6.2 On-going participation in the Tactical Medic Program will be based on the
following minimum qualifications:
1. Successful completion of a recognized TEMS course;
2. Successful completion of a Basic SWAT Tactics course;
3. Attendance of all required SWAT training as determined
by the SHERIFF or the SHERIFF's designee;
4. Maintaining high clinical performance as determined by
the Tactical Medic's Medical Director;
5. Maintain a high standard of physical conditioning, by way
of maintaining current SHERIFF SWAT Team physical
standards;
6. Continued endorsement of the SHERIFF; and
7. Overall, work performance, behavior, attitude, clinical
skills, and professionalism during regularly assigned duties
must be consistently demonstrated at "satisfactory" levels
in all areas.
6.3 As part of the SHERIFF's screening process as well as a requirement for
continued participation, Tactical Medic Program candidates and Tactical
Medics may be subject to polygraph testing and/or drug testing. Failure to
submit to such testing will result in immediate expulsion from the program.
Requests for such testing will be at the discretion of SHERIFF.
SECTION VII: RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SHERIFF
The following specific services, duties, and responsibilities will be the obligation of
SHERIFF:
7.0 The SHERIFF shall provide all necessary tactical BPE, Uniforms and radios
to Tactical Medics participating in active operations or training. The
SHERIFF shall maintain ownership of all issued tactical BPE. The SHERIFF
shall maintain ownership and maintenance of radios provided to the program.
Uniforms issued by the SHERIFF to Tactical Medic Operators shall fall under
the same Uniform Allowance as SW AT team members.
7.1 The SHERIFF shall provide a Basic SWAT Tactics course to Tactical Medics
before they are authorized to participate in active operations. The course
curriculum and content shall be at the discretion of SW AT Command.
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7.2 The SHERIFF shall provide a choice of two [2J SWAT training days each
calendar month for Tactical Medics to attend and fulfill the training
requirements outlined in this Agreement.
7 .3 The SHERIFF shall appoint a SHERIFF employee as the Pro gram
Administrator and an Assistant Program Administrator, if the Program
Administrator is unavailable. The Program Administrator shall:
1. maintain records of all Tactical Medic Team member standards
providing transparency and oversight on attendance to training,
yearly physical standards, and Tactical Medic selection and
training.
2. upon receipt of a request for Tactical Medics, coordinate with the
County Medic Liaison and Partnering Agencies to provide a
specific number of Tactical Medics needed for an Incident. Should
the County not be able to provide a tactical medic for any incident
requested by the Sheriffs Office, the Sheriff's Office may contact
the partnering agency for assistance.
3. coordinate the response of other Tactical Medics to the callouts
and training sessions as needed.
4. serve as an advisor to the SWAT command staff at callouts on the
assignment of all Tactical Medics, once confirmation by the
County and Partnering Agencies of the availability of their Tactical
Medics.
5. provide assistance to the SW AT Commanding Officer or their
designee in determining the number of Tactical Medics needed
during an Incident.
6. assist with training and scenarios with Tactical Medics.
7.4 The SHERIFF shall ensure that the Tactical Medic Program meets the
requirements of Section 790.25(2)(q), Florida Statutes, as it may be
amended, including the adoption of policies regarding providing for the
appointment, training, and deployment of the Tactical Medics.
7.5 SHERIFF is responsible for the appointment and training to the Tactical
Medic. Upon deployment, the SHERIFF or the SHERIFF's designee will
directly supervise, direct, and control the actions of any Tactical Medic
performed within the scope of his or her official duties. SHERIFF agrees to
maintain and supervise the Tactical Medic Team while engaged in tactical
operations and training. If a conflict arises between an order or direction of
the SHERIFF's command and a County EMS or applicable Partnering Agency
rule, standard or policy, the Tactical Medic will follow the SHERIFF's or
SHERIFF'S designee's orders and directives. The County or the Partnering
Agencies will not have any operational control of a Tactical Medic once
deployed.
7.6 SHERIFF or SHERIFF's designee will notify the County EMS Director and
Partnering Agencies' Fire Chiefs of all deployments of Tactical Medics in real
time using the dispatch notification system that alerts the Tactical Medics.
The incident location will not be provided if it is law enforcement sensitive.
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SECTION VIII: RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COUNTY
In addition to the responsibilities provided . for in Section IX, the following specific
services, duties, and responsibilities will be the obligation of the County:
8.0 County shall provide all medical oversight through the County Medical
Director and shall ensure that the countywide medical protocols are followed
during the Incident.
8.1 County shall provide all medical equipment, and provide for the equipment's
continued functioning, and supplies as determined by the medical protocols
for the Tactical Medic Program except for the equipment that Paitnering
Agencies supply for their Tactical Medics' personal use.
8.2 County shall provide all computer equipment and accessories to complete
electronic patient care reports.
8.3 County shall prepare medical surveillance, rehabilitation, and medical pre-
plans to assess risks to mission success and team welfare. A Medical Threat
Assessment document will be created for all tactical operations and training
events.
8.4 County shall provide decontamination, as needed, to law enforcement,
Tactical Medics, and civilian personnel during training or tactical operations.
8.5 County shall appoint a County Medic Liaison OffiC{if, who shall:
1. be a full-time officer of the County EMS department and serve as a
liaison between SHERIFF, County Medical Director; and
Partnering Agencies.
2. serve as the patient advocate for SW AT members who are treated
by other medical providers following an Incident.
3. provide medical advice to the SWAT command staff regarding the
physical condition and readiness of Tactical Members during
callouts and training sessions.
4. work.closely with the Collier Regional Medical Directors Coalition
to discuss trends and new threats and the corresponding medical
response to them. Also, review new tactical medical devices and
equipment for potential use by the team in consultation with the
Collier Regional Medical Directors Coalition.
The County Medic Liaison may serve as the Agency Liaison for the County.
8.6 County shall prepare the training and implementation of mission-specific
casualty extraction techniques. This training will also include Immediate
Action Drills and Tactical Search and Rescue. It will be the County Medic
Liaison's role to develop recovery pre-plans for all callouts.
8.7 County shall provide the SWAT Officer in Charge and Command with
options for medicine across the barricade and possible contingency plans.
8.8 County will transport an injured person if transport is needed, except as
provided for in Section 9 .10.
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SECTION IX: RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTNERING AGENCIES
The following specific services, duties, and responsibilities will be the obligation of
Partnering Agencies:
9.0 Bach Partnering Agency shall ensure that its Tactical Medics will follow the
countywide medical protocols adopted by the Collier Regional Medical Directors
Coalition and provide its Tactical Medics medical training and quality assurance.
9.1 Bach Partnering Agency shall strive to provide Tactical Medics for response to
the incidents outlined in this Agreement to supplement the County's provision of
Tactical Medics.
9.2 Each Partnering Agency shall provide all medical equipment as determined by the
countywide medical protocols necessary for their Tactical Medics and the
equipment's continued functioning.
9 .3 Each Partnering Agency shall ensure its Tactical Medics attend one (1) SWAT
training day each calendar month wtless otherwise excused by the Program
Administrator or SW AT Command.
9 .4 Each Partneling Agency shall ensure its Tactical Medics maintain, in good
standing, all medical certifications and licenses.
9.5 Each Partneling Agency shall provide assistance in recruiting new Tactical
Medics, as requested by the SHERIFF or the SHERIFF'S designee.
9.6 Each Partnering Agency shall acquire and maintain medical history,
immunizations, and the current health status of each of its Tactical Medic.
9.7 Each Partnering Agency shall develop appropriate physical fitness, stress
prevention, and self-buddy-aid programs for its Tactical Medics.
9.8 Each Partnering Agency shall designate an Agency Liaison, who will manage its
Tactical Medics, facilitate attendance to training, callouts, and deployments,
communicate with the Program Administrator and County Medic Liaison, and
respond to requests for a Tactical Medic(s) for a deployment.
9.9 Each Partnering Agency shall ensure that its Tactical Medics understand the
necessity to maintain the utmost confidentiality at all times in regard to any and
all infonnation relating to Tactical Medic Team training, tactical
operations/incidents/callouts/deployments/etc. to ensure the highest level of
safety, security, and performance.
9.10 The Partnedng Agencies recognize that as the Agency Having Jurisdiction, the
County will transport an injured person if transport is needed. Notwithstanding, if
there are multiple injured persons, transport will be done through dispatch to the
closest unit response transport vehicle(s).
9.11 In the event a Party receives information that a Tactical Member has not met the
requirements of Section 790.25, Florida Statutes, the Party shall notify the
Program Administrator within five (5) business days of receipt of such
information.
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SECTION X: RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS
10.0 If the Parties' standard operating procedures, chain of command, or any other
unforeseen circumstances come into conflict, issues will immediately be decided
in the following manner:
1. The SHERIFF will have jurisdiction over tactical and law enforcement
issues concerning operations, safety, and confidentiality.
2. The County will have jurisdiction over medical issues concerning
appropriate pre-hospital emergency medical care under the following
provisions: there exists no conflict with· tactical mission objectives,
team safety, tactical command, or Officer In Charge orders given
during tactical operations.
3. Conflicts involving patient care issues will be resolved through the
Tactical Member's Partnering Agency's Medical Director approved
Quality Assurance process.
4. Should conflicts arise that cannot be resolved, the chain of command
within each Party will come together to resolve those issues at the
equivalent levels within each Party, and in unison move up the chain
of command as necessary.
SECTION XI: CONFIDENTIALITY AND OPERATIONAL SECURITY POLICY
11.0 It is recognized that Tactical Medics will be exposed to confidential information
during program participation. It is further recognized that Tactical Medics will be
held to strict standards of confidentiality and operations security. Information
covered under this policy will include, but is not limited to, the knowledge of:
1. Team or division tactics;
2. Team or division operations; and
3. The identities of SHERIFF's office members and undercover law-
enforcement personnel.
11.1 Unless otheiwise directed by the SHERIFF, Tactical Medics are strictly
prohibited from sharing any information, as outlined in this Section 11, with any
person or persons not authorized to receive such knowledge.
11.2 Unless otherwise directed by Tactical Command, Tactical Medics will refrain
from communicating with the media.
11.3 Any breach of the standards outlined in this Agreement may result in suspension
or expulsion from the Tactical Medic Program by the SHERIFF. In addition, it is
acknowledged that any violation of this confidentiality policy may result in
criminal prosecution by the SHERIFF.
11.4 Notwithstanding, this Section 11 does not prohibit Tactical Medics from
disclosing information or reporting any information regarding treatment or
injuries in a patient care record, hospital emergency employees, workers'
compensation claim, lawsuits, etc.
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SECTION XII: RELATIONSHIP OF EMPLOYEES
12.0 This Agreement does not, and shall not be construed to, make any employee of a
Party an employee of another Party for any purpose whatsoever. The Tactical
Medics who participate in the program shall remain employees of his or her
Partnering Agency or County, respectively, for all purposes related to their
employment, and shall not be considered to be employed by any other Party.
12.1 The SHERIFF shall have the unilateral right to rescind at any time, pennanently
or temporarily, the status of the Program Administrator, Agency Liaison, County
Medic Liaison, or any Tactical Medic participating in the program under the
provisions of this Agreement and shall promptly notify the Program
Administrator, County Medic Liaison, and Agency Liaison of such action as well
as the reason for the action. During their assignment within the program, Tactical
Medic's duties and responsibilities will be strictly limited by the SHERIFF to
serving as tactical medical support personnel for the special operations division or
any other division of the SHERIFF as requested.
12.2 Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to render any Tactical Medic an
employee or volunteer of another Party for the purpose of Chapter 440, Florida
Statutes, the Worker's Compensation Law, or Chapter 447, Part II, Florida
Statutes, the Public Employees Relations Act unless the Parties to this Agreement
have entered into such written agreement expressly authorizing such.
12.3 A Party is not authorized to make or enter into any contract, agreement, or
warranty on behalf of any other Party unless the Parties to this Agreement have
entered into such written agreement expressly authorizing such .
12.4 Any member of the County or a Partnering Agency participating in the Tactical
Medic Program shall remain subject to the rules and regulations of their
respective employer under the terms of this Agreement.
12.5 If a Tactical Medic is subject to discipline, demotion, license revocation, criminal
law violation, or any other detrimental personnel action, the employer shall
promptly notify the Program Administrator.
SECTION XIII: GRANTS AND FUNDING
13.0 Any employee wages or overtime wages incurred during participation in the
Tactical Medic Program by employees of the SHERIFF will be paid by the
SHERIFF.
13.1 Any employee wages or overtime wages incurred during participation in the
Tactical Medic Program by employees of the County or a Partnedng Agency will
be paid by the respective County or Partnering Agency, respectively .
13.2 The Parties agree to engage, when feasible and desirable, to jointly seek grants to
fund activities that are the subject of this Agreement.
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SECTION XIV: IMPLEMENTING MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING
14.0 The Parties of this Agreement may enter into various memorandums of
understanding (MOUs) to specifically implement all aspects of the Tactical Medic
Program outlined herein except that a MOU may not supersede the provisions of
this Agreement.
SECTION XV: INDEMNIFICATIONS
15.0 Except for those instances in which the Tactical Medic Team is an additional
insured as referenced in Section 15.3 and to the extent and limits pennitted by
controlling law, the SHERIFF will indemnify and hold harmless the other Parties'
against any claims, and the cost of defending such claims, arising directly or
indirectly, as a result of, or in co1U1ection with, any negligent acts or omissions of
the SHERIFF or its deputies', agents', or employees' performance of the services
required by this Agreement.
15.1 To the extent and limits permitted by controlling law, the Partnering Agency will
indemnify and hold harmless the other Parties' against any claims, and the cost of
defending such claims, arising directly or indirectly, as a result of, or in
connection with, any negligent acts or omissions of the Partnering Agency's or its
agents', or employees' performance of the services required by this Agreement.
15.2 To the extent and limits permitted by controlling law, the County will indemnify
and hold harmless the other Parties' against any claims, and the cost of defending
such claims, arising directly or indirectly, as a result of, or in co1U1ection with, any
negligent acts or omissions of the County's or its agents', or employees'
performance of the services required by this Agreement.
15.3 SHERIFF shall name the Tactical Medic Team as an additional insured for
purposes of a defense in the event of litigation arising solely out of the
SHERIFF's supervision of the Tactical Medic Team. The Tactical Medic Team
would not be an additional insured for purposes of any action taken by the
Tactical Medics pursuant to their training and employment as paramedics.
15.4 For insurance and workers' compensation purposes, the County and each
Partnering Agency agrees that in the performance of their employees' duties, the
Tactical Medics operate as agents of their respective Partnering Agency or
County in support of the SHERIFF. Tactical Medics are considered on-duty and
working within their official capacities for their respective employers while
engaged in any authorized activities with or for the Tactical Medic Team. Any
injuries incurred shall be reported and processed in accordance with their
respective employer's on-the-job injury.
15.5 Nothing contained herein shall be construed to limit or modify the provisions of
Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, as it applies to the Parties. Nothing herein shall
abrogate Chapter 768, Florida Statutes, nor shall any third party receive any
benefit whatsoever from the indemnification herein.
15.6 The Parties agree that nothing contained herein shall in any way waive the
sovereign immunity that they enjoy presently under the Constitution or statutes of
the State of Florida and particularly with respect to Chapter 768, Florida Statutes.
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15. 7 Each Party shall control the defense of any suit or claim asserted against it.
15.8 This Section 15 shall survive the termination or expiration of the Agreement.
SECTION XVI: FURTHER ASSURANCES
16.0 In addition to the acts recited in or set forth in this Agreement, the Parties agree to
perform or cause to be performed, in a timely manner, any and all further acts as
may be reasonably necessary to implement the provisions of this Agreement.
SECTION XVII: EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM
17.0 This Agreement shall take effect on the date of full execution by the Parties and
shall continue in effect thereafter unless terminated by a Party without cause or
further liability, except as to the indemnification provided herein, with written
notice to the other Parties. Said notice shall be given not less than 90 days prior to
the termination date. Said notice shall be deemed delivered when a copy is
delivered to the other Parties by certified or registered mail, return receipt
requested. Notwithstanding, if a Partnering Agency terminates its participation,
the Agreement shall continue in effect to the remainder of the Partnering
Agencies, County, and the SHERIFF.
17 .1 The responsibilities expressed in Sections IV through XIII will not take effect
until the initial Tactical Medic Team is selected and trained for active
participation in tactical operations. This Team will consist of not less than six
Tactical Medics and take no more than 120 days from the date all parties sign this
Agreement.
17 .2 This Agreement supersedes the Tactical Medic Program Interlocal Agreement
between the County and SHERIFF dated [22nd July, 2008].
SECTION XVIll: SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
18.0 This Agreement and the terms and conditions hereof shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors in interest.
SECTION XIX: BINDING EFFECT
19.0 Each Party hereto represents to the other that it has undertaken all necessary
actions to execute this Agreement and that it has the legal authority to enter into
this Agreement and to undertake all obligations imposed on it.
SECTION XX: ASSIGNMENTS
20.0 No Party shall assign this Agreement, or any interest or obligation herein, without
the express written consent of the other Parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their appropriate officials, as of the date first above written.
Executed this day of
Witness
,2025.
COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF'S
OFFICE
~
Sheriff Kevin Rambosk
Executed thi~J day 010Qfif h'\ ~{,t __ , 2025.
Executed this day of_,
NORTH COLLIER FIRE CONTROL
AND RESCUE Dl§XRICT
/~/'c ~
~2
7
Chief Eloy Ricardo
, 2025.
CITY OF NAPLES
-
Mayor Teresa Hietman
Executed this l_ day of_ Se f -t~_,t1 b t=-r---~ 2025.
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Executed this .3 day of 5v phe_oob;.,,r:::::: , 2025 .
GREATER NAPLES FIRE RESCUE
DISTRI~ c ~
Witness
Chief Chris Wolfe
Executed this~ day of Oe.to be.r , 2025.
Witness
Executed this day of
Witness
Approved as to fonn and legality
Assistant County Attorney 14
IMMOKALEE FIRE CONTROL
DISTRICT
~
Chief Michael Choate
, 2025.
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER
COUNTY, FLORIDA
Burt L. Saunders, Chairman
ATTEST
CRYSTAL K.. KINZEL. CLERK
BY:. _____ _
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Definitions
Sheriff -Collier County Sheriffs Office, The Sheriff and the Sheriffs Designee
County-Board of County Commissioners, Collier County Florida (including Emergency
Medical Services)
Partnering Agencies -Fire and Rescue agencies to include: North Collier, Marco Island,
Naples, Greater Naples, and Itmnokalee.
Program Administ.-ator -Employed by the SHERIFF. Responsible for managing the
Tactical Medic program, ensuiing all standards and requirements are being met by all the
Parties entering into this agreement.
Agency Liaisons -Employed by each of the Parties involved, to include, the County,
SHERIFF, and all Partnering Agencies .. Selected individually by each of the Parties.
Agency Liaisons shaJl coordinate with each other to maintain standards and requirements
for the members of their agencies participating in the Tactical Medic Program. They will
communicate between the County and Partnering Agencies in order to cover requests by
the SHERIFF for a tactical medic.
Ballistic Protective Equipment or BPE -Defined as the equipment issued to a Tactical
Medic Operator, specifically designed to minimize injury caused from ballistic projectiles
sbiking the equipment. This equipment is limited to a ballistic protection vest and helmet.
BPE will be provided by the SHERIFF.
Uniform -Defined as a Tactical Operational Long Sleeve Shirt, Pants and Belt.
Personal Protective Equipment or PPE -Defined as equipment issued to a Tactical
Medic Operator, specifically designed to minimize injury or contact with contaminates not
specific to ballistic protection. PPE will be issued by the County and the Partnering
Agencies to their members paiticipating in the Tactical Medic Program.
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