Resolution / I
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A RESOLUTION TO THE MARCO ISLAND
FIRE COMMISSIONERS
Whereas Marco Island is only six by four miles in size , and
Whereas there are few major streets and roads for emergency
vehicles to travel , and
Whereas often there are two to three fire trucks answering
both fire and medical calls plus an ambulance , and a Sheriff ' s
Deputy, all using sirens and horns, and
Whereas the majority of calls to 911 are medical in nature , and
Whereas the Fire Commissioners listened to the pleas from
residents to put a fireman on the ambulance with two EMS .
Paramedics referred to as the "Three Member Team" , and
Whereas Marco Island is blessed with having six EMT Paramedics ,
more than any other Fire District in Collier County, and
Whereas the firefighters signed an agreement stating that
they would meet with EMS to solve any problems within a
six month period;
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Therefore be it. -resolved that the -Marco Island Taxpayers'
Association pays tribute to the Fire Commissioners for leading
the county' s independent fire districts in making the three
members team concept work. The community says thank you
to both Fire Commissioners and Firemen for contributing
to more peace and quiet with fewer sirens and horns. while
maintaining the usual high quality of care for the community.
This 18th Day of June , 1996
Fay R. Biles, President , MITA
Board members :