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File #: RS2025-1440   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/7/2025 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 8/19/2025 Final action: 8/19/2025
Title: 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.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Erin Evans, Ginny Welsch, Jordan Huffman, David Benton
Attachments: 1. Agreement
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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...

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