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A resolution approving a memorandum of understanding between the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (“TDOSHS”) and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by and through the Nashville Fire Department (“NFD”), for training participation of TDOSHS personnel in the EMT services provided by the NFD.
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WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by and through the Nashville Fire Department have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a training relationship for the mutual benefit of both parties; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this contract be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the memorandum of understanding between the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (“TDOSHS”) and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by and through the Nashville Fire Department (“NFD”), for training participation of TDOSHS personnel in the EMT services provided by the NFD, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) between the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (“TDOSHS”) and the Nashville Fire Department (“NFD”) for training participation of TDOSHS personnel in EMT services provided by the NFD.
The MOU provides that TDOSHS personnel would serve as EMTs with the NFD to fulfill their training, certification, and or qualification requirements associated with their EMT status. TDOSHS would comply with the policies, procedures, and protocols of the NFD that apply to specific EMT duties. Participants will be certified as an EMT or paramedic as part of their service. The agreement provides that NFD will provide an orientation to all TDOSHS participants and assume and maintain overall responsibility for the medical care of all patients. The agreement states that TDOSHS personnel would remain on call for their TDOSHS roles at all times. NFD reserves the right to deny participation to any TDOSHS personnel whose conduct or work is not in the best interests of the NFD.
This MOU would take effect when executed by both parties and continue until terminated. Either party can terminate the agreement upon 30 days’ written notice of withdrawal from the agreement. TDOSHS and NFD intend to review the MOU annually to ensure it is meaningful and up to date.
Fiscal Note: There is no cost to Metro for the performance of this agreement.