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Backup Documents 06/10/2014 Item #16E 6 ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST & ROUTING SLIP (D ofa',1 TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SENT TO (Pf(-1'26( THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE FOR SIGAAU Print on pink paper. Attach to original document. The completed routing slip and original documents are to be forwarde to orney Office at the time the item is placed on the agenda. All completed routing slips and original documents must be received in the n A e fice no later than Monday preceding the Board meeting. **;NEW** ROUTING SLIP Complete routing lines#1 through#2 as appropriate for additional signatures,dates,and/or information needed. If the document is already complete with the exception of the Chairman's signature,draw a line through routing lines#1 through#2,complete the checklist,and forward to the County Attomey Office. Route to Addressee(s) (List in routing order) Office Initials Date 1. 2. 3. County Attorney Office County Attorney Office CMG_ 6/10/14 4. BCC Office Board of County \� / Commissioners (Ak3X 4 5. Minutes and Records Clerk of Court's Office � , f 4 11. tl Y6. PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION Normally the primary contact is the person who created/prepared the Executive Summary. Primary contact information is needed in the event one of the addressees above,may need to contact staff for additional or missing information. Name of Primary Staff Maria Fran o,EMS Operations Phone Number 252-3759 Contact/ Department Agenda Date Item was 6/10/14 Agenda Item Number 16-E-6 Approved by the BCC Type of Document Interlocal Agreement with Golden Gate Fire Number of Original Two originals Attached Control Documents Attached PO number or account .tc s,cc_,,,Ar0. 0. number if document is \ to be recorded °1S '17° cO V.&��6 c \..2\�� 9(-10-149- JO INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST Initial the Yes column or mark"N/A"in the Not Applicable column,whichever is Yes N/A(Not appropriate. (Initial) Applicable) 1. Does the document require the chairman's original signature? CMG 2. Does the document need to be sent to another agency for additional signatures? If yes, E-IMf1-,f kic provide the Contact Information(Name;Agency;Address;Phone)on an attached sheet. 1� 3. Original document has been signed/initialed for legal sufficiency. (All documents to be CMG signed by the Chairman,with the exception of most letters,must be reviewed and signed by the Office of the County Attorney. 4. All handwritten strike-through and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney's QM Office and all other parties except the BCC Chairman and the Clerk to the Board i•-/ /Ft 5. The Chairman's signature line date has been entered as the date of BCC approval of the CMG document or the final negotiated contract date whichever is applicable. 6. "Sign here"tabs are placed on the appropriate pages indicating where the Chairman's CMG signature and initials are required. 7. In most cases(some contracts are an exception),the original document and this routing slip CMG should be provided to the County Attorney Office at the time the item is input into SIRE. Some documents are time sensitive and require forwarding to Tallahassee within a certain time frame or the BCC's actions are nullified. Be aware of your deadlines! 8. The document was approved by the BCC on 6/10/14 and all changes made during the CMG meeting have been incorporated in the attached document. The County Attorney's Office has reviewed the changes,if applicable. 9. Initials of attorney verifying that the attached document is the version approved by the CMG BCC,all changes directed by the BCC have been made,and the document is ready for e c, Chairman's signature. / Please contact Maria when ready I:Forms/County Forms/BCC Forms/Original Documents Routing Slip WWS Original 9.03.04,Revised 1.26.05,Revised 2.24.05;Revised 11/30/12 16E6 Ann P. Jennejohn From: Franco, Maria Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:26 PM To: Ann P.Jennejohn Cc: Kopka,Walter Subject: RE:Item #16E6 (BCC/GGFCRD Interlocal Agreement) Hi Ann, The cost center is 490-144610 Thank you, Maria Franco 'From: Ann P. Jennejohn [mailto:Ann.JennejohnCacollierclerk.com] Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:06 PM To: FrancoMaria Subject: Item #16E6 (BCC/GGFCRD Interlocal Agreement) Hi Maria, I have the signed Interlocal Agreement(s), between the County and Golden Gate Fire Control & Rescue District, that was approved by the Board last week. Because these agreements are recorded, if you have a cost center #that can be used for that purpose, I can take the agreement over to be recorded today. When the agreement that's being recorded is returned to our office I can send you a certified copy for your records. Please let me know if this arrangement will meet the needs of EMS and others involved. Thank you, Maria! Ann Jennejohn, Deputy Clerk Clerk of the Circuit Court Clerk of the Value Adjustment Board Collier County Minutes & Records Dept. 239-252-8406 239-252-8408 (Fax) Under Florida Law,e-mail addresses are public records.If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request,do not send electronic mail to this entity.Instead,contact this office by telephone or in writing. 1 16E6 Ann P. Jennejohn From: Kopka, Walter Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:29 PM To: Franco, Maria; Ann P.Jennejohn Subject: RE:Item#16E6 (BCC/GGFCRD Interlocal Agreement) Ann, If you would be so kind to call us when the second originals are recorded and we will pick up. X3757 Thanks Walter Kopka, Chief Collier County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Phone. 239-252-3757 Fax. 239-252-6742 walterkopkaAcol l iergov.net ACCSFIUTEP 1,12 aa0 From: FrancoMaria Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:26 PM To: Ann P. Jennejohn Cc: KopkaWalter Subject: RE: Item #16E6 (BCC/GGFCRD Interlocal Agreement) Hi Ann, The cost center is 490-144610 Thank you, Maria Franco From: Ann P. Jennejohn [mailto:Ann.Jennejohn@collierclerk.com] Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:06 PM To: FrancoMaria Subject: Item #16E6 (BCC/GGFCRD Interlocal Agreement) Hi Maria, I have the signed Interlocal Agreement(s), between the County and Golden Gate Fire Control & Rescue District, 16E6 Ann P. Jennejohn From: Franco, Maria Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 7:29 AM To: Ann P.Jennejohn Subject: RE:Item #16E6 (BCC/GGFCRD Interlocal Agreement) Good Morning Ann, We would need two recorded. Thank you, Maria Franco From: Ann P. Jennejohn [mailto:Ann.Jennejohn(acollierclerk.com] Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 2:14 PM To: FrancoMaria Subject: RE: Item #16E6 (BCC/GGFCRD Interlocal Agreement) Thanks for the info. Just to clarify, I'm just recording one of the original agreements, and then Chief Kopka, or a member of staff, will pick up the second original. Is that how I'm to understand it? Thanks for your help! Ann Jennejohn, Deputy Clerk Clerk of the Circuit Court Clerk of the Value Adjustment Board Collier County Minutes & Records Dept. 239-252-8406 239-252-8408 (Fax) From: Franco, Maria Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 1:26 PM To: Ann P. Jennejohn Cc: Kopka, Walter Subject: RE: Item #16E6 (BCC/GGFCRD Interlocal Agreement) Hi Ann, The cost center is 490-144610 Thank you, 1 16E6 Ann P. Jennejohn From: Ann P.Jennejohn Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 1:28 PM To: Franco, Maria Subject: County/GGFCRD Recorded Interlocal Agreement (Item #16E6 6/10 BCC Mtg) Hi Maria, The Interlocal Agreement for an advanced life support partnership between the County and Golden Gate Fire Control and Rescue District was recorded and has just been returned to our office. Would you like me to mail this to you at the Emergency Services Center? Or would you rather pick it up? (I could actually get it in the mail today) Just let me know! Thanks Maria, Ann Jennejohn, Deputy Clerk Clerk of the Circuit Court Clerk of the Value Adjustment Board Collier County Minutes & Records Dept. 239-252-8406 239-252-8408 (Fax) 16E6 MEMORANDUM Date: June 27, 2014 To: Maria Franco, Administrative Assistant EMS Operations From: Ann Jennejohn, Deputy Clerk Minutes & Records Department Re: Interlocal Agreement between Collier County and Golden Gate Fire Control and Rescue District for an Advanced Life Support Partnership Attached is an original recorded copy of the agreement referenced above, (Item #16E6) approved by the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The second original recorded Interlocal Agreement will be held in the Minutes and Records Department for the Board's Official Record. If you have any questions, please contact me at 252-8406. Thank you. Attachment INSTR 4997711 OR 5050 PG 240 6E 6 RECORDED 6/19/2014 4:48 PM PAGES 12 DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT URT COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA REC$103.50 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN COLLIER COUNTY AND GOLDEN GATE FIRE CONTROL AND RESCUE DISTRICT THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, made and entered into this tcr>A4N day of `r1 � 2014, by and between the Board of County Commissioners, Collier County, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, (hereinafter "COUNTY") and the GOLDEN GATE FIRE CONTROL AND RESCUE DISTRICT, an Independent Special District of the County of Collier, State of Florida, created under Chapter 61-2032, Laws of Florida, and its potential successor, the Greater Naples Fire and Rescue District, (hereinafter "GOLDEN GATE"). PURPOSE The purpose of this Interlocal Agreement is to provide quality and cost effective fire rescue and emergency medical services to the residents of the GOLDEN GATE district and Collier County. The recognition and utilization o f existing and future personnel skills, qualifications and resources is in the interest and benefit of both agencies and the public we serve. WITNESSETH WHEREAS, GOLDEN GATE and COUNTY seek to enhance emergency service further through a continued partnership; and WHEREAS, the Advanced Life Support (hereinafter "ALS") partnership provides for an GOLDEN GATE Firefighter/Paramedic or a Firefighter/ Emergency Medical Technician to work and train on a COUNTY Advanced Life Support Transport ambulance providing Paramedic/Firefighter duties and/or basic life support EMT duties; and WHEREAS, The ALS partnership provides for a COUNTY Paramedic/Firefighter to work and train on an GOLDEN GATE Fire-Rescue unit providing firefighting and paramedic duties; and WHEREAS, GOLDEN GATE and COUNTY work cooperatively to assure appropriate response of sufficient emergency medical resources, NOW, THEREFORE, In consideration of the above premises, and the mutual covenants, terms, and provisions contained herein, the COUNTY and GOLDEN GATE agree as follows: SECTION I: DEFINITIONS 1.1 ALS means treatment of life-threatening medical emergencies through the use of techniques such as endotracheal intubation, the administration of drugs or intravenous fluids, cardiac monitoring,and cardiac defibrillation by a qualified person, pursuant to rules of the COUNTY Medical Director(hereinafter"OMD"). 1.2 BLS "Basic life support"means treatment of medical emergencies by a qualified person through the use of techniques such as patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), splinting, obstetrical assistance, bandaging, administration of oxygen, administration of a Page 1 of 12 (te.") 16E6 subcutaneous injection using a premeasured auto injector of epinephrine to a person suffering an anaphylactic reaction, and other techniques described in the Emergency Medical Technician Basic Training Course Curriculum of the United States Department of Transportation. The term "basic life support"also includes other techniques which have been approved and are performed under conditions specified by rules of the department or the OMD. 1.3 BCC refers to the Collier County Board of Commissioners. 1.4 FTO means a Field Training Officer; a certified paramedic recognized by the OMD as having sufficient skill and experience to train and direct medical providers in working under the approved medical protocols. 1.5 QA/QI means Quality Assurance/ Quality Improvement which is the Medical Director approved program which assesses and monitors the medical performance of Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians. 1.6 PCR means the Patient Care Record which chronicles the medical treatment of the patient. 1.7 MOU refers to a Memorandum of Understanding between agencies. 1.8 Permitted means a non-transporting ALS fire apparatus and rapid response vehicle operating under the ALS license issued to COUNTY Emergency Medical Services Department (hereinafter "EMS")for the purpose of enhancing 911 medical responses. 1.9 Non-Permitted refers to any response vehicle that is not required by State Statute to be permitted, but is authorized by the OMD. 1.10 EMCC refers to the Golden Gate Emergency Medical Care Coordinator. 1.11 OMD refers to the Collier County Office of the Medical Director. SECTION II: COUNTY'S RESPONSIBILITY The following specific services, duties, and responsibilities will be the obligation of the COUNTY: 2.1 The COUNTY will provide through the County's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department and the OMD; medical direction, medical protocols, training and quality assurance on a countywide basis. 2.2 The COUNTY will maintain at least one (1) ALS transport ambulance staffed by GOLDEN GATE and the COUNTY under the Board of Commissioners' authority pursuant to the current Chapter 401. Fla. Stat. and Chapter 64J, Fla. Admin. Code in GOLDEN GATE as a first-due apparatus on all medical,rescue and fire incidents. 2.3 The COUNTY, as a licensed provider of advanced life support under Chapter 401, Fla. Stat. and Chapter 64J, Fla. Admin. Code, will permit a minimum of two (2), GOLDEN GATE fire apparatus or response vehicles as non-transporting ALS vehicle(s) under the COUNTY EMS license for the purpose of enhancing 911 medical responses. 2.4 The COUNTY will permit additional vehicles as non-transporting ALS vehicles, as identified in 2.3 and mutually agreed upon, under the COUNTY EMS license during the term of this Interlocal Agreement. 2.5 The COUNTY EMS Department will provide one (1) Paramedic/Firefighter to GOLDEN GATE 365 days per year, 24 hours per day to be utilized on fire apparatus vehicle(s) located in CI Page 2 of 12 16E6 GOLDEN GATE and permitted as ALS non transporting unit under the Board of County Commissioner's authority pursuant to Chapter 401, Fla. Stat. and Chapter 64J, Fla. Admin. Code. 2.6 Pursuant to Chapter 401, Fla. Stat. and Chapter 64J,Fla. Admin. Code, GOLDEN GATE may operate any of their permitted and/or non-permitted ALS vehicles or apparatus as a BLS responder when a paramedic does not staff the vehicle SECTION III: GOLDEN GATE'S RESPONSIBILITY The following specific services, duties, and responsibilities will be the obligation of GOLDEN GATE: 3.1 GOLDEN GATE will provide through GOLDEN GATE Fire Rescue District; Incident Command, incident safety direction, fire rescue standard operating guidelines and training on a regional basis. 3.2 GOLDEN GATE will maintain a minimum of two (2) ALS apparatus, permitted by the COUNTY, as referenced in Section 2.3. These unit(s) will be designated within the County Sheriffs Office Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) program to automatically respond to medical incidents with, or in place of, an ALS transport unit committed to a previous medical, rescue or fire operation in accordance with the COUNTY's Emergency Medical Dispatch protocol as an emergency medical response and/or fire suppression vehicle. 3.3 GOLDEN GATE will comply with medical protocol, equipment standards, and will fully participate in medical training and quality assurance programs in accord with the COUNTY. 3.4 GOLDEN GATE will maintain all medical run reports in an OMD approved records system and will handle them in a manner consistent with County operating guidelines, Federal, and State laws. 3.5 GOLDEN GATE will ensure all GOLDEN GATE personnel providing medical care maintain all state and federally required licensure. Records shall be maintained by GOLDEN GATE and available to the COUNTY upon request. 3.6 GOLDEN GATE will provide one (1) Firefighter/Paramedic or Firefighter/ Emergency Medical Technician to the COUNTY 365 days per year, 24 hours per day to be utilized on the ALS transport unit assigned to COUNTY. 3.7 GOLDEN GATE will provide at least one liaison as an Emergency Medical Care Coordinator (hereinafter "EMCC"), approved by the OMD to function as a Training Officer/ Supervisor for GOLDEN GATE Paramedic and EMT training. The EMCC shall work with COUNTY EMS Training staff to enhance the BLS and First Responder Program by assisting in teaching per the annual published in-service schedule. If the GOLDEN GATE cannot logistically attend ESC training,they may teach OMD approved curriculum at remote sites provided: • The OMD approved EMCC attends all in-service classes taught at the ESC in order to insure the training liaison is kept up to date on protocol changes, trends in local treatment, case reviews, etc. and can more effectively communicate the material in context to their agency's personnel. • The EMCC use only curriculum pre-approved by the OMD for medical training. In the case of regularly scheduled County in-service, the approved curriculum will be provided the month after the conclusion of scheduled in-services at ESC. 3.8 GOLDEN GATE will designate an OMD approved representative as a Quality Assurance member to participate in Quality Assurance. Page 3 of 12 16E6 3.9 GOLDEN GATE may provide additional non-permitted ALS vehicles when paramedic staffing permits. 3.10 GOLDEN GATE may provide additional medical equipment and advanced service with the approval of the COUNTY. 3.11 GOLDEN GATE shall be responsible for replacing expendable medical supplies and for the cost of repair and maintenance of all ALS equipment supplied by the COUNTY, not on County staffed vehicles. SECTION IV:MUTUAL CONVENANTS 4.1 The COUNTY and GOLDEN GATE will provide each other's department employees similar training and internship programs as would be provided for a COUNTY or GOLDEN GATE employed Firefighter/Paramedic or Firefighter/EMT. 4.2 Necessary qualifications for both GOLDEN GATE and COUNTY firefighter/paramedics will be cooperatively developed and defined within the ALS Operational Plan, and OMD's Paramedic Qualification/Certification Matrix. 4.3 The COUNTY and GOLDEN GATE will work cooperatively to identify and request appropriate grants in order to improve the operations and service capabilities of both departments. 4.4 The operational decision to change the location of either apparatus assignment may be changed by mutual written consent between the Chief of GOLDEN GATE or his designee and COUNTY's County Manager or his designee(e.g.Chief of EMS). 4.5 NOTIFICATION OF EXPOSURE TO INFECTIOUS DISEASES: In the event that Collier County EMS Department is notified of an exposure to infectious disease, EMS shall notify GOLDEN GATE Infectious Control Officer or EMCC so they may take appropriate action. Upon notification, the treatment procedures shall be the responsibility of GOLDEN GATE In the event that GOLDEN GATE is notified of an exposure to infectious disease, GOLDEN GATE shall notify the EMS Infectious Control Officer or BC 80 so they may take appropriate action. ,SECTION V: OPERATING PROCEDURES 5.1 GOLDEN GATE Firefighter/Paramedics and Firefighter/ Emergency Medical Technicians will meet the same requirements and perform at the appropriate medical protocol as defined by the OMD, standard operating procedures, quality assurance program, general orders and chain of command as employees of the COUNTY EMS Department. 5.2 GOLDEN GATE Firefighter/Paramedics shall be certified to perform as ALS Engine Paramedics under current medical protocol. The COUNTY EMS Medical Director shall regularly evaluate the, skills of GOLDEN GATE Paramedics for consideration of expanding the medical protocol under which they perform. 5.3 The COUNTY EMS Department Paramedic/Firefighters will meet the same requirements and perform under the same fire specialized response protocols, standard operating procedures and chain of command as employees of GOLDEN GATE. 5.4 The ALS Operational Plan, Attachment A, may be revised by mutual written consent between the Chief of the GOLDEN GATE Fire Rescue and COUNTY's County Manager or his designee (e.g. Chief of EMS). Such revisions must not conflict with the terms and standards set Page 4 of 12 16E6 forth in this Agreement. 5.5 Permitted and non-permitted ALS vehicles, programs personnel or details may be developed and implemented by joint agreement and in cooperation between GOLDEN GATE and COUNTY. Such resources may not conflict with the standards set forth in this agreement. 5.6 GOLDEN GATE and COUNTY EMS will recognize the respective ranks and abilities o f assigned personnel. 5.7 All discipline and investigations leading to discipline will be handled by the respective employing agency. 5.8 GOLDEN GATE and COUNTY will utilize Command Staff and assets for logistical, support, and operational needs for national, state and local emergencies. 5.9 The State of Florida recognized Incident Management System (IMS) is the standard for emergency operations. GOLDEN GATE shall assume command and control of all incidents where GOLDEN GATE is the Authority Having Jurisdiction. In all instances where GOLDEN GATE has established command, COUNTY EMS shall assume responsibility for, and be in charge of,patient care. 5.10 The COUNTY and GOLDEN GATE will share statistical data. SECTION VI:RESOLIJTION OF CONFLICTS 6.1 If the two governing entities' standard operating procedures, chain of command or any other unforeseen circumstances come into conflict, issues will immediately be decided in the following manner; 1. First and foremost by the medical needs of the patient and responder safety. 2. The COUNTY will have jurisdiction of medical issues concerning appropriate patient care. 3. GOLDEN GATE will have jurisdiction of fire/rescue issues concerning operations and safety. 4. Conflicts involving patient care issues will be resolved through a QA/QI process. 5. Should conflicts arise that are irresolvable, the chain of command within each department will come together in an attempt to resolve those issues at the equivalent levels of each department and in unison move up the chain of command as necessary. SECTION V11:AGREEMENT TERM 7.1 The Interlocal Agreement shall remain in full force and effect from the date first above written and shall terminate after written notice of termination. 7.2 This Interlocal Agreement shall be reviewed and renegotiated as necessary after three (3) years. Absent termination or amendment to this Interlocal Agreement, the term of this Interlocal Agreement will automatically renew in (3) three year periods. Nothing within this Agreement shall preclude review and amendment of any provision within the three (3) year period or successive renewal periods when such amendment is mutually agreed to in writing by the COUNTY and GOLDEN GATE. 7.3 Either the COUNTY or GOLDEN GATE may terminate this Interlocal Agreement after providing written notice of its intent to terminate at least ninety (90) days in advance of the date Page 5 of 12 16E6 of termination. In the event that the COUNTY's Medical Director determines that the GOLDEN GATE failure to fulfill any of the obligations under this Agreement adversely affects or may adversely affect the medical needs of the patient and/or responder safety, EMS may provide written notice to GOLDEN GATE of its intent to recommend that the BCC terminate this Agreement. BCC consideration of termination of this Agreement must occur at the next available regular meeting of the BCC. Advance notice of the BCC meeting date and agenda item must be provided to the Medical Director and GOLDEN GATE. Unless otherwise determined by the BCC at the meeting, the notice of intent to recommend that the BCC terminate this Agreement shall be deemed to be fully sufficient and to have commenced the (90) ninety day notice period. In the alternative, the BCC at the meeting may, after receiving information from the Medical Director and GOLDEN GATE, terminate this Agreement without further action or notice to GOLDEN GATE. Nothing in this Agreement shall limit the authority of the Medical Director as set forth in the Florida Statutes and the Florida Administrative Code. In the event that the DISTRICT's Fire Chief determines that EMS failure to fulfill any of the obligations under this Agreement adversely affects or may adversely affect the needs of the GOLDEN GA'Z'E citizens and/or responder safety, GOLDEN GATE may provide written notice to COLLIER COUNTY of its intent to recommend that the Board of Fire Commissioners(hereinafter "GGFD") terminate this Agreement. GGFD consideration of termination of this Agreement must occur at the next available regular meeting of the GGFD. Advance notice of the GGFD meeting date and agenda item must be provided to the EMS Chief and Collier County. Unless otherwise determined by the GGFD at the meeting, the notice of intent to recommend that the GGFD terminate this Agreement shall be deemed to be fully sufficient and to have commenced the (90) ninety day notice period. In the alternative, the GGFD at the meeting may, after receiving information from the Fire Chief and GGFD, terminate this Agreement without further action or notice to COL I E R COUNTY. Nothing in this Agreement shall limit the authority of the Fire Chief as set forth in the Florida Statutes and the Florida Administrative Code. 7.4 The terminating party must also provide the non-terminating party's representatives with an opportunity to consult with the terminating party's representatives regarding the reason(s) for termination during the notice periods provided in Section VII of this Agreement. SECTION VIII: INSURANCE 8.1 GOLDEN GATE and COUNTY shall maintain insurance in the minimum amounts and types required by Florida State Statues. 8.2 GOLDEN GATE and COUNTY agree that either party may be self-insured on the condition that all self-insurance must comply with all State laws and regulations and must meet with the approval of the other party to this Interlocal Agreement. 8.3 To the extent permitted by law and as limited by and pursuant to the provisions of Florida Statutes, Section 768.28 GOLDEN GATE and COUNTY agree to hold harmless the other, their employees and agents against any and all claims and/or damages by or behalf of any person, employee or legal entity arising from their respective negligent acts pursuant to this agreement that allows employees of the other to occupy and ride in each other's vehicles. Nothing is intended to alter either party's immunity in tort or otherwise impose liability on GOLDEN GATE or the COUNTY when it would not otherwise be responsible. C-Q) Page 6 of 12 16E6 SECTION IX: MISCELLANEOUS 9.1 This Interlocal Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Florida. In the event any litigation is instituted by way of construction or enforcement of the Interlocal Agreement, the party prevailing in said litigation shall be entitled to collect and recover from the opposite party all court costs and other expenses, including reasonable Attorney's fees. 9.2 It is understood that this Interlocal Agreement must be executed by both parties prior to GOLDEN GATE and COUNTY commencing with the work, services, duties and responsibilities described heretofore. 9.3 Prior to its effectiveness, this Interlocal Agreement and any subsequent amendments shall be filed with the Clerk of Courts for the Circuit Court for Collier County pursuant to Section 163.01 (2), Fla Stat. The COUNTY shall file said agreement as soon as practicable after approval and execution by both parties. [Remainder of page intentionally left blank,signature page to follow] Page 7 of 12 16E6 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Interlocal Agreement to be executed by their appropriate officials, as of the date first above written. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, ]LORIDA • • f . BY• IL sir Clerk Torn Henning, `Most as to Ch. Ili•hr- � Chairman signature only,:; Approved as tci,fond and legality COQQA1/140-at-9-- leen M. Greene Assistant County Attorney ATTEST: GOLDEN GATE FIRE CONTROL ANN • i 'CUE N ISTRICT // /.//Ii i • • Ant BY: 4Pr. C iairman / Page 8 of 12 16E6 ATTACHMENT A COLLIER COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES I FIRE DEPARTMENT AND GOLDEN GATE FIRE CONTROL AND RESCUE DISTRICT ALS OPERATIONAL PLAN REFERENCE: ALS Program Interlocal Agreement, , 2 014 PURPOSE: To provide quality and cost effective fire rescue and emergency medical services to the residents of GOLDEN GATE (GGFD) and Collier County (COUNTY). The recognition and utilization of existing and future personnel skills, qualifications and resources is in the interest and benefit of both agencies and the public we serve. I. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS a. COUNTY Paramedic/Firefighters utilized on designated fire apparatus must maintain the following valid and current qualifications: i. Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Certificate of Compliance for Minimum Standards(Firefighter II); ii. Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Certification; iii. Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification in accordance with F.A.C. Chapter 64J; iv. Collier County Medical Director's Paramedic Certification/Qualification Matrix Rescue Paramedic and; v. Collier County Fire Chiefs'Association Firefighter Cross Training Certification. b. GGFD Firefighters utilized on the County Medic ambulance must maintain the following valid and current qualifications: i. Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Certificate of Compliance for Minimum Standards(Firefighter II); ii. Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic Certification; iii. Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification in accordance with F.A.C. Chapter 64J and; iv. Collier County Medical Director's Orientation, as referenced in the Collier County Medical Director's Paramedic Certification/Qualification Matrix. Page 9 of 12 16E6 c. At least one GGFD Firefighter/Paramedic utilized on permitted GGFD ALS apparatus or vehicle must maintain the following valid and current qualifications; i. Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Certificate of Compliance for Minimum Standards(Firefighter II); ii. Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic Certification and; iii. Collier County Medical Director's Paramedic Certification/Qualification Matrix Engine Paramedic Certification or above. e. SCHEDULING AND POSITION ASSIGNMENTS i. The COUNTY and GGFD Chiefs or their designee, must approve all Exchange Program participants. ii. The COUNTY Battalion Chief 82 and GGFD Battalion Chief 70 will consult openly in order to assure continuity and efficiency. iii. The COUNTY will continuously provide GGFD with one [1] COUNTY Paramedic/Firefighter as qualified within Section I. a. for use on a designated ALS apparatus or vehicle. iv. GGFD will continuously provide the COUNTY with one [1] GGFD Firefighter Paramedic or a Firefighter/ Emergency Medical Technician as qualified within Section I. b. for use on the appropriate designated apparatus or vehicle. v. Exchange Program participants will participate in appropriate on-duty training, station duties and unit assignments in accordance with assignment and rank. vi. It is recognized by COUNTY and GGFD that harmonious and productive relationships between all personnel are necessary. Teamwork and cooperation is encouraged and expected. vii. Applicable COUNTY and/or GOLDEN GATE policies, practices, procedures, standard operating guidelines, general orders, protocols and/or applicable Bargaining Unit Contract language will be observed. II. COMMUNICATION AND DISPATCH a. COUNTY and GGFD staff will assure all personnel operate on the appropriate radio frequency, unit identifier dispatch and zone coverage protocol in accordance with Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and the CCFCA Communications Manual Designated assignments are outlined as follows: i. Medical Director approved Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Models shall be designed to assure the initial response of appropriate ALS permitted apparatus. ii. COUNTY and GGFD chief officers will utilize available GGFD permitted resources to assure ALS coverage is continuously maintained within GOLDEN GATE. iii. COUNTY and GGFD chief officers will assure permitted and non-permitted ALS assets will respond to out-of-district emergencies or coverage when identified by CAD as the closest available ALS unit. Page 10 of 12 16E6 b. Applicable COUNTY and/or GOLDEN GATE policies, practices, procedures, standard operating guidelines, general orders, protocols and/or applicable Bargaining Unit Contract language will be observed. III. DOCUMENTATION The first arriving permitted and non-permitted ALS unit will document each patient contact in an OMD approved Patient Care Report (PCR). Collier EMS utilizes electronic reporting as its primary PCR system but in the event the GOLDEN GATE does not have on scene electronic reporting capability, handwritten reports may be utilized until electronic reporting can be completed. The PCR must record any notations from on-scene patient treatment, patient identifying data completed and collected prior to transfer of patient care, AR number, Dispatch times, and crew signatures with State paramedic or EMT certificate numbers. Some specific call types may require additional documentation (such as Release/Competency forms for patient sign outs) as specified by protocol and EMS documentation standards. When ALS units arrive at the same time, the PCR will be completed by the transporting unit. Shift PCRs are to be collected in a secured envelope with completed coversheet and submitted to the appropriate EMS representative daily. ii. Before the end of shift, an accurate and complete OMD approved electronic report (E- PCR) will be transmitted for each patient contact 100% of the time. All medical procedures performed by the personnel assigned to the response will be fully documented. "CHART" format with documented "BSI" is required. iii. Prior to 0900hrs, or as call volume permits, the GOLDEN GATE Battalion Chief or designee must fax or email a complete ALS Staffing Report to Battalion Chief 80's office. If staffing changes are made during the shift, an updated report will be provided to Battalion Chief 80 prior to or at the end of shift to reflect staffing changes. Battalion Chief 80 will provide a complete EMS Staffing report to the GOLDEN GATE Battalion Chief's office. IV. QUALITY ASSURANCE GOLDEN GATE will appoint an OMD approved "Quality Assurance (QA) member to participate on the ALS Non-Transport Quality Assurance Committee, and will be granted privileges to enable them to review their department's PCRs. ii. GOLDEN GATE will adhere to QA standards of the OMD and provide quarterly reports reflecting the monitoring guidelines employed by the County. iii. Patient care concerns may be found outside of report monitoring and may be reported by either agency or allied personnel such as hospital staff, deputies, etc. Concerns should be made in writing to a QA Committee member via the Quality Assurance Review Form whenever possible and including pertinent specific details. iv. The OMD will review all potential malpractices and make recommendations for follow up with call participants and future treatment or training guidelines. Feedback will be provided to both the complainant and the treating paramedic by the QA committee upon the resolution of the issue. Page 11 of 12 16E6 v. At the discretion of the OMD or designee, routine or informational QA Review with GOLDEN GATE personnel may be handled entirely by the GOLDEN GATE member. The member shall review and complete all paperwork with the GOLDEN GATE personnel and return all necessary documentation to the ALS Non-Transport QA Committee within thirty [30] calendar days. vi. In the event the OMD orders remediation,the QA member shall be present understanding that confidential medical information will be discussed. If a significant issue is identified by the QA Committee, the EMT or Paramedic may be immediately prohibited from providing patient care until all processes are completed. V. TRAINING i. The GOLDEN GATE Training person(s) is qualified to instruct GOLDEN GATE firefighter paramedics or EMTs Medical Director approved in-services, certifications, classes, etc. utilizing preapproved curriculum ii. Any curriculum taught by the GOLDEN GATE EMS Training person(s) must be submitted with a complete student roster to the OMD in order to qualify for COUNTY accreditation. In addition, the EMS Training Officer will accurately record continuing education hours of any personnel completing their training and provide those records to the COUNTY quarterly. GOLDEN GATE will provide to the State Fire College appropriate approved training documentation for recognized State approved fire classes. VI. MUTUAL COVENANT i. GOLDEN GATE will provide a Firefighter / Paramedic at least fifty percent (50%) of shifts to staff an EMS ambulance, The remaining shifts will be staffed by an GOLDEN GATE Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician. ii. GOLDEN GATE Firefighters / Paramedics will staff an EMS ambulance for a 24 hour shift at least every forty-five(45)calendar days. iii. Monthly reports will be provided to the COUNTY by GOLDEN GATE which reflects GOLDEN GATE personnel, dates and hours in which they staffed an EMS ambulance. Page 12 of 12