Long Beach, CA
File #: 12-1049    Version: 1 Name: FD - Updateon Alternative Emergency Medical Services Staffing Model
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 11/16/2012 In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/11/2012 Final action: 12/11/2012
Title: Recommendation to receive and file an update on implementation of an alternative Emergency Medical Services Staffing model. (Citywide)
Sponsors: Fire
Indexes: Report
Attachments: 1. 121112-R-12sr.pdf
TITLE
Recommendation to receive and file an update on implementation of an alternative Emergency Medical Services Staffing model.  (Citywide)
 
DISCUSSION
The City's Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 includes savings attributed to the implementation of an alternative Emergency Medical Services staffing model, or Rapid Medical Deployment (RMD) model.  During budget discussions, the City Council directed the Fire Department to provide periodic updates on the status of RMD implementation.     
 
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Gary J. Anderson and Budget Officer Victoria Bell on November 26, 2012.
 
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
This item is not time-sensitive.
 
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommendation.
 
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
 
Respectfully Submitted,
MICHAEL DUREE
FIRE CHIEF
 
 
APPROVED:
 
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER