Res 60-04-ARESOLUTION NO. 60-04-A
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, COMMITTING TO
COMPLY WITH MINIMUM FIRE-RESCUE LEVEL OF
SERVICE STANDARDS.
WHEREAS, representatives of Palm Beach County ("the County") and the municipalities
within the County ("the Cities") have engaged in extensive discussions regarding the implementation
of countywide minimum fire-rescue level of service standards; and
WHEREAS, the County and the Cities have determined that the provision of fire and
emergency medical services is a fundamental governmental service that affects the basic life, health,
and safety of their residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the County and the Cities desire to voluntarily implement a countywide
minimum level of service for all fire-rescue providers; and
WHEREAS, representatives of the County and the Cities have met, conferred, and
established the criteria for a minimum level of fire-rescue service; and
WHEREAS, the County and the Cities have agreed on a five year implementation plan that
includes a three year voluntary program to comply with all criteria except sub paragraphs V-D, E
and F; and
WHEREAS, the County and the Cities have agreed to coordinate their progress and status
in implementing the level of service standards through the Fire-Rescue Level of Service Committee,
whose membership is comprised of both municipal and county representatives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City of Dekay Beach, Florida, will comply, sub!ect to budget and
appropriation by the City Commission. with the minimum Level of Service standards as outlined
and modified in Exhibit A ("Countywide Minimum Level of Service For Fire-Rescue"), attached
hereto and made a part hereof.
Section 2. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be, and the
same are hereby repealed.
PASSED this
A'i'TEST:
Acting City Clerk
day of_~,
2004 by the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
2 RESOLUTION NO. 60-04-A
COUNTYWIDE MINIMUM LEVEL OF SERVICE
FOR FIRE-RESCUE
This countywide minimum level of service applies to all agencies providing fire-rescue services
in Palm Beach County. A nine-member "Fire-Rescue Level of Service Committee," appointed
by the Board of County Commissioners, in cooperation with municipalities, will serve in an
advisory capacity to assist in the implementation of the standard. This nine-member committee
shall be comprised of:
Seat Category Term
1 County Administrator (or desil~nee) Permanent Chairman
2 City Manager (small city) 1 year initial; 3 years thereafter
3 City Manager (large city) 2 year initial; 3 years thereafter
4 City Fire Chief(small city) 2 year initial; 3 years thereafter
5 City Fire Chief (larse city) 1 year initial; 3 years thereafter
.6 County Fire Chief permanent
7 Labor representative 1 year initial; 3 years thereafter
8 Fire-Rescue Advisory Board member 2 year initial; 3 years thereafter
9 EMS Council 2 year initial; 3 years thereafter
It is the intent of this committee to be advisory in nature to assist with the implementation of the
minimum Level of Service standard as well as to establish a timeline and work plan for the
development of a common dispatch system in Palm Beach County that could provide closest unit
response capability. The Committee will serve as a technical reviewing body on all fire-rescue
providers' plans to comply with the proposed Level of Service standard and advise the Board of
County Commissioners on a quarterly basis on the progress toward compliance.
Each provider will have three years to voluntarily comply with the LOS standard. If at the end
of that period, all municipalities are not in compliance, the Board of County Commissioners will
revisit the issue. All municipalities and County government will have until July 1, 2004 in order
to adopt a resolution indicating their willingness to voluntarily comply with the proposed Level
of Service.
Notwithstanding the three-year voluntary implementation process described above, all providers
shall comply with the Level of Service standard, not later than October 1, 2007.
LEVEL OF SERVICE CRITERIA, 60-04A revised 7/22/04 Page 1
Functions of the Fire-Rescue Level of Service Committee are:
- review and approve a model resolution to be approved by County government and all
municipalities to voluntarily comply with the proposed LOS standard;
- advocate the adoption/implementation of the proposed minimum LOS;
- assist providers in developing action plans to meet the minimum LOS;
- review initial reports submitted by all agencies;
- review action plans of those not in compliance and prepare quarterly progress reports to
the Board of County Commissioners;
- review partnering arrangements to determine if they meet standards;
- review compliance reports;
- provide feedback reports, with specific recommendations to non-complying providers.
- serve as a central collection point for reviewing updated standards and determining
inclusion into Palm Beach County standards;
Standards: The Committee will have no ongoing responsibility for standards and laws
established by local, state and federal governments. The standards and laws included in
this document are for reference purposes only. However, at the time an agency submits
its compliance report, it shall attest to its overall compliance with all local state and
federal regulations. On October l, 2007, whatever edition of referenced standards that
are in effect will be the baseline standard. Amendments to any referenced standard will
be reviewed by the Committee within 6 months of their adoption to determine whether
they should be incorporated into Palm Beach County Standards. Whenever reviewing
amended standards for possible adoption, the Committee shall provide a sixty-day public
comment period, followed by a public hearing, and then adoption of such standard.
Consultant: The Committee has the authority to recommend to the Board of County
Commissioners to contract with a Fire and EMS expert to assist in the initial review of
compliance reports and implementation plans. Said consultant would provide
professional expertise to those agencies required to develop and implement a compliance
plan, if requested by that agency.
Listed below are the specific criteria established as a minimum to be a provider of fire-rescue
service in Palm Beach County.
STAFFING
A. Daily staffing should be no less than 11 personnel:
1. 2 engines/quints (staffed with 3 each)
2. 2 ALS transport units (staffed with 2 each - FS, Chapter 401.25(7b), 2002
compliant)
3. 1 officer (Incident Commander)
LEVEL OF SERVICE CRITERIA, 60-04A revised 7/22/04 Page 2
II.
III.
(a) Minimum staffing may be accomplished through partnering with
another provider, through interlocal agreement, as long as all partners are under a
single dispatch/communications system, or separate, fully-integrated dispatch
centers with common communications capabilities, which includes closest unit
response between the partnering agencies, operate on the scene utilizing the same
Standard Operating Guidelines, and utilize the Incident Management System, as
adopted by the Palm Beach County Fire Chiefs Association.
(b) Alternative deployment strategies for personnel and equipment
submitted as equivalencies to this standard must be reviewed and considered for
approval by the Committee.
Each provider will employ or contract with a State Certified Fire Inspector, as
outlined in FS, Chapter 633.081, 2002
references: Florida Statutes, Chapter 401.25(7b), 2002 Florida Statutes, Chapter 633.081, 2002
Incident Management System, as adopted by PBC Fire Chiefs Assn
APPARATUS/EQUIPMENT
A. All fire engines/quints, as a minimum, shall be Class A pumpers, and shall meet
NFPA Standard 1901, 1999 edition, plus
1. carry adequate adaptors to provide continuous fire flow to neighboring
jurisdictions
2. carry or have available at the emergency scene hydraulic equipment
capable of releasing entrapped victims.
B. All ALS transport units shall meet State Licensing requirements
1. transport capable (meeting FS 401)
2. equipment to meet FS 401 for ALS transport (Admin Code 64E2, revised
November, 2002)
TRAINING/CERTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL
A. Basic (FF H, EMT) [Note: Strategies to certify FF I's to FF II level and non-
EMT's to EMT level should be included in an Agency's compliance plan.]
B. Paramedic
C. Hazardous Materials (Operational Level)
D. Supervisors - Incident Command Training (per IMS adopted by PBC Fire Chiefs)
E. State Certified Municipal Fire Inspector Certification (for at least 1 employee or
outside contractor)
F. Emergency Medical Dispatch Training (for dispatchers), Utilizing certification
available through; A.P.C.O., Medical Priorities, or Powerphone.
references: EMS Ordinance g01-25
Regional Haz Mat Ordinance g01-27
LEVEL OF SERVICE CRITERIA, 60-04A revised 7/22/04 Page 3
Vo
VI.
Incident Management System, as adopted by Palm Beach County Fire
Chiefs Association
29 CFR 1910, July, 2001 edition
COMMUNICATIONS
A. CAD systems that produce standardized data (implementation to be in accordance
with Section V)
B. Synchronization of clocks
C. Emergency Medical Dispatch and pre-arrival instructions
D. Policies & Procedures to capture response time elements
E. Records Management System, standard reports
F. interoperability with other systems in the County (at a minimum each operational
unit shall have access to the County-Wide, 800 MHz mutual aid talk groups)
references: Incident Management System, as adopted by Palm Beach County Fire
Chiefs Association
NFPA 1221, 1999 edition
RESPONSE TIME/PERFORMANCE
A. uniform response time elements will be alarm handling, turnout time and travel
time, for all responding emergency units
B. all providers shall respond to all emergency fire and medical calls in an average of
8 minutes total response time
C. by March 1, 2007, the Committee shall identify exclusions of call groups for
response time reporting (i.e., Code 1 responses and mutual aid responses)
D. by October 1, 2007, each provider will have a CAD system that captures all
established time elements, as identified and adopted by the Committee
E. by October 1, 2008, each provider will report all established time elements to the
Committee on a quarterly basis.
F. by October 1, 2009, the Committee will establish a response time standard which
will become part of the compliance requirements.
references: EMS Ordinance #01-25 and Rules & Regulations
Haz Mat Ordinance g01-27
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
All agencies shall adopt and utilize the Palm Beach County Fire Chiefs Association
Incident Management System, with appendices.
references: Incident Management System, as adopted by the Palm Beach County
Fire Chiefs Association
Chapter 633, Florida Statutes, 2002
LEVEL OF SERVICE CRITERIA, 60-04A revised 7/22/04 Page 4
Florida Administrative Code 4A-62, revised November, 2001
29 CFR 1910.134, July 2001 edition
NFPA 1500, 1997 edition
NFPA 1710, 2001 edition
LEVEL OF SERVICE CRITERIA, 60-04A revised 7/22/04 Page 5
[lTV OF DELRI:iV BEI:I[H
CiTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
DELP, AY BEACH
JUl.hndca City
TO:
200 NW 1st AVENUE · DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444
TELEPHONE 561/243-7090 · FACSIMILE 561/278-4755
Wdter's Direct Line: 561/243-7091
MEMORANDUM
July 22, 2004
City Commission
David Harden, City Manager
Chief Kerry Koen, Delray Beach Fire Department
FROM: Susan A. Ruby, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Fire-Rescue - Countywide Level of Service Resolutions
The County Commission has indicated that a referendum will be held regarding a
charter amendment giving authority to the County Commission to establish
countywide level of service standards for fire rescue services, unless cities adopt a
model resolution which makes no changes to the resolution or Exhibit "A" thereto.
The City, however, may add the language "subject to budget and appropriate" to
the resolution. The County has stated that the cities must pass the resolution and
transmit it to the County no later than August 17, 2004. The resolution meeting
the County requirement is attached as Resolution No. 60-04 - A.
Prior to the County's decision expressed above, City Staff met to try to further
amend the previously adopted resolution, making as few changes as possible.
That Resolution is No. 60-04-B (see attached). This resolution contains changes
not authorized by the County's most recent decision.
By copy to Chevelle Nubin, our office requests that both resolutions be placed on
the August 3, 2004 City Commission agenda in order that the City Commission
may determine which resolution, if any, they choose to adopt.
Attachments
RESOLUTION NO. 60-04-A
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, COMMITTING TO COMPLY WITH
MINIMUM FIRE-RESCUE LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS.
WHEREAS, representatives of Palm Beach County ("the County") and the municipalities
within the County ("the Cities") have engaged in extensive discussions regarding the
implementation of countywide minimum tire-rescue level of service standards; and
WHEREAS, the County and the Cities have determined that the provision of fire and
emergency medical services is a fundamental governmental service that affects the basic life,
health, and safety of their residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the County and the Cities desire to voluntarily implement a countywide
minimum level of service for all fire-rescue providers; and
WHEREAS, representatives of the County and the Cities have met, conferred, and
established the criteria for a minimum level of tire-rescue service; and
WHEREAS, the County and the Cities have agreed on a five year implementation plan that
includes a three year voluntary program to comply with all criteria except sub paragraphs V-D, E
and F; and
WHEREAS, the County and the Cities have agreed to coordinate their progress and status
in implementing the level of service standards through the Fire-Rescue Level of Service
Committee, whose membership is comprised of both municipal and county representatives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City of Delray Beach, Florida, will comply, subiect to bud.qet and
appropriation by the City Commission, with the minimum Level of Service standards as outlined
and modified in Exhibit A ("Countywide Minimum Level of Service For Fire-Rescue"), attached
hereto and made a part hereof.
Section 2. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be, and the
same are hereby repealed.
PASSED this day of
,2004 by the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
ATTEST:
MAYOR
City Clerk
7/22/04
COUNTYWIDE MINIMUM LEVEL OF SERVICE
FOR FIRE-RESCUE
This countywide minimum level of service applies to all agencies providing fire-rescue services
in Palm Beach County. A nine-member "Fire-Rescue Level of Service Committee," appointed
by the Board of County Commissioners, in cooperation with municipalities, will serve in an
advisory capacity to assist in the implementation of the standard. This nine-member committee
shall be comprised of:
Seat Category Term
1 County Administrator (or designee) Permanent Chairman
2 City Manager (small city) 1 year initial; 3 years thereafter
3 City Manager (large city) 2 year initial; 3 years thereafter
4 City Fire Chief (small city) 2 year initial; 3 years thereafter
5 City Fire Chief(large city) 1 year initial; 3 years thereafter
6 County Fire Chief permanent
7 Labor representative 1 year initial; 3 years thereafter
8 Fire-Rescue Advisory Board member 2 year initial; 3 years thereafter
9 EMS Council 2 year initial; 3 years thereafter
It is the intent of this committee to be advisory in nature to assist with the implementation of the
minimum Level of Service standard as well as to establish a timeline and work plan for the
development of a common dispatch system in Palm Beach County that could provide closest unit
response capability. The Committee will serve as a technical reviewing body on all fire-rescue
providers' plans to comply with the proposed Level of Service standard and advise the Board of
County Commissioners on a quarterly basis on the progress toward compliance.
Each provider will have three years to voluntarily comply with the LOS standard. If at the end
of that period, all municipalities are not in compliance, the Board of County Commissioners will
revisit the issue. All municipalities and County government will have until July 1, 2004 in order
to adopt a resolution indicating their willingness to voluntarily comply with the proposed Level
of Service.
Notwithstanding the three-year voluntary implementation process described above, all providers
shall comply with the Level of Service standard, not later than October 1, 2007.
Functions of the Fire-Rescue Level of Service Committee are:
- review and approve a model resolution to be approved by County government and all
municipalities to voluntarily comply with the proposed LOS standard;
- advocate the adoption/implementation of the proposed minimum LOS;
- assist providers in developing action plans to meet the minimum LOS;
- review initial reports submitted by all agencies;
LEVEL OF SERVICE CRITERIA, 60-04A revised 7/22/04 Page 1
- review action plans of those not in compliance and prepare quarterly progress reports to
the Board of County Commissioners;
- review partnering arrangements to determine if they meet standards;
- review compliance reports;
- provide feedback reports, with specific recommendations to non-complying providers.
- serve as a central collection point for reviewing updated standards and determining
inclusion into Palm Beach County standards;
Standards: The Committee will have no ongoing responsibility for standards and laws
established by local, state and federal govemments. The standards and laws included in
this document are for reference purposes only. However, at the time an agency submits
its compliance report, it shall attest to its overall compliance with all local state and
federal regulations. On October 1, 2007, whatever edition of referenced standards that
are in effect will be the baseline standard. Amendments to any referenced standard will
be reviewed by the Committee within 6 months of their adoption to determine whether
they should be incorporated into Palm Beach County Standards. Whenever reviewing
amended standards for possible adoption, the Committee shall provide a sixty-day public
comment period, followed by a public hearing, and then adoption of such standard.
Consultant: The Committee has the authority to recommend to the Board of County
Commissioners to contract with a Fire and EMS expert to assist in the initial review of
compliance reports and implementation plans. Said consultant would provide
professional expertise to those agencies required to develop and implement a compliance
plan, if requested by that agency.
Listed below are the specific criteria established as a minimum to be a provider of fire-rescue
service in Palm Beach County.
STAFFING
A. Daily staffing should be no less than 11 personnel:
1. 2 engines/quints (staffed with 3 each)
2. 2 ALS transport units (staffed with 2 each - FS, Chapter 401.25(7b), 2002
compliant)
3. 1 officer (Incident Commander)
(a) Minimum staffing may be accomplished through partnering with
another provider, through interlocal agreement, as long as all partners are under a
single dispatch/communications system, or separate, fully-integrated dispatch
centers with common communications capabilities, which includes closest unit
response between the parmering agencies, operate on the scene utilizing the same
Standard Operating Guidelines, and utilize the Incident Management System, as
adopted by the Palm Beach County Fire Chiefs Association.
(b) Alternative deployment strategies for personnel and equipment
submitted as equivalencies to this standard must be reviewed and considered for
approval by the Committee.
LEVEL OF SERVICE CRITERIA, 60-04A revised 7/22/04 Page 2
Each provider will employ or contract with a State Certified Fire Inspector, as
outlined in FS, Chapter 633.081, 2002
references: Florida Statutes, Chapter 401.25(7b), 2002 Florida Statutes, Chapter 633.081, 2002
Incident Management System, as adopted by PBC Fire Chiefs Assn
II.
APPARATUS/EQUIPMENT
A. All fire engines/quints, as a minimum, shall be Class A pumpers, and shall meet
NFPA Standard 1901, 1999 edition, plus
1. carry adequate adaptors to provide continuous fire flow to neighboring
jurisdictions
2. carry or have available at the emergency scene hydraulic equipment
capable of releasing entrapped victims.
B. All ALS transport units shall meet State Licensing requirements
1. transport capable (meeting FS 401)
2. equipment to meet FS 401 for ALS transport (Admin Code 64E2, revised
November, 2002)
III.
TRAINING/CERTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL
A. Basic (FF II, EMT) [Note: Strategies to certify FF I's to FF II level and non-
EMT's to EMT level should be included in an Agency's compliance plan.]
B. Paramedic
C. Hazardous Materials (Operational Level)
D. Supervisors - Incident Command Training (per IMS adopted by PBC Fire Chiefs)
E. State Certified Municipal Fire Inspector Certification (for at least 1 employee or
outside contractor)
F. Emergency Medical Dispatch Training (for dispatchers), Utilizing certification
available through; ^.P.C.O., Medical Priorities, or Powerphone.
references: EMS Ordinance (40]-25
Regional Haz Mat Ordinance #01-27
Incident Management System, as adopted by Palm Beach County Fire
Chiefs Association
29 CFR 1910, July, 2001 edition
COMMUNICATIONS
A. CAD systems that produce standardized data (implementation to be in accordance
with Section V)
B. Synchronization of clocks
C. Emergency Medical Dispatch and pre-arrival instructions
D. Policies & Procedures to capture response time elements
E. Records Management System, standard reports
F. interoperability with other systems in the County (at a minimum each operational
unit shall have access to the County-Wide, 800 MHz mutual aid talk groups)
references: Incident Management System, as adopted by Palm Beach County Fire
Chiefs Association
NFPA 1221, 1999 edition
LEVEL OF SERVICE CRITERIA, 60-04A revised 7/22/04 Page 3
VI.
RESPONSE TIME/PERFORMANCE
A. uniform response time elements will be alarm handling, turnout time and travel
time, for all responding emergency units
B. all providers shall respond to all emergency fire and medical calls in an average of
8 minutes total response time
C. by March 1, 2007, the Committee shall identify exclusions of call groups for
response time reporting (i.e., Code 1 responses and mutual aid responses)
D. by October 1, 2007, each provider will have a CAD system that captures all
established time elements, as identified and adopted by the Committee
E. by October 1, 2008, each provider will report all established time elements to the
Conunittee on a quarterly basis.
F. by October 1, 2009, the Committee will establish a response time standard which
will become part of the compliance requirements.
references: EMS Ordinance #01-25 and Rules & Regulations
Haz Mat Ordinance #01-27
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
All agencies shall adopt and utilize the Palm Beach County Fire Chiefs Association
Incident Management System, with appendices.
references: Incident Management System, as adopted by the Palm Beach County
Fire Chiefs Association
Chapter 633, Florida Statutes, 2002
Florida Administrative Code 4A-62, revised November, 2001
29 CFR 1910.134, July 2001 edition
NFPA 1500, 1997 edition
NFPA 1710, 2001 edition
LEVEL OF SERVICE CRITERIA, 60-04A revised 7/22/04 Page 4
RESOLUTION NO. 60-04-B
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, COMMI'I-rlNG TO COMPLY WITH
MINIMUM FIRE-RESCUE LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS.
WHEREAS, representatives of Palm Beach County ("the County") and the municipalities
within the County ("the Cities") have engaged in extensive discussions regarding the voluntary
implementation of countywide minimum fire-rescue level of service standards; and
WHEREAS, the County and the Cities have determined that the provision of fire and
emergency medical services is a fundamental governmental service that affects the basic life,
health, and safety of their residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the County and the Cities desire to voluntarily implement a countywide
minimum level of service for all fire-rescue providers; and
WHEREAS, representatives of the County and the Cities have met, conferred, and
established the criteria for a minimum level of fire-rescue service; and
WHEREAS, the County and the Cities have agreed on a five year implementation plan that
includes a three year voluntary program to comply with all criteria except sub paragraphs V-D, E
and F; and
WHEREAS, the County and the Cities have agreed to coordinate their progress and status
in implementing the level of service standards through the Fire-Rescue Level of Service
Committee, whose membership is comprised of both municipal and county representatives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City of Delray Beach, Florida, will comply, subiect to budqet and
appropriation by the City Commission, with the minimum Level of Service standards as outlined
and modified in Exhibit A ("Countywide Minimum Level of Service For Fire-Rescue"), attached
hereto and made a part hereof.
Section 2. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be, and the
same are hereby repealed.
PASSED this __ day of
,2004 by the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
ATTEST:
MAYOR
City Clerk
7/22/04
COUNTYWIDE MINIMUM LEVEL OF SERVICE
FOR FIRE-RESCUE
This countywide minimum level of service applies to all agencies providing fire-rescue services
in Palm Beach County. A nine-member "Fire-Rescue Level of Service Committee," appointed
by the Board of County Commissioners, in cooperation with municipalities, will serve in an
advisory capacity to assist in the implementation of the standard. This nine-member committee
shall be comprised of:
Seat Category Term
1 County Admini,qtrator (or designee) Permanent Chairman
2 City Manager (small city) 1 year initial; 3 years thereafter
3 City Manager (large city) 2 year initial; 3 years thereafter
4 City Fire Chief(small city) 2 year initial; 3 years thereafter
5 City Fire Chief (large city) 1 year initial; 3 years thereafter
6 County Fire Chief permanent
7 Labor representative 1 year initial; 3 years thereafter
8 Fire-Rescue Advisory Board member 2 year initial; 3 years thereafter
9 EMS Council 2 year initial; 3 years thereafter
It is the intent of this committee to be advisory in nature to assist with the implementation of the
minimum Level of Service standard as well as to ::tab!ish a develop a possible timeline and
work plan for the development of a common dispatch system in Palm Beach County that could
provide closest unit response capability. The Committee will serve as a technical reviewing
body on all fire-rescue providers' plans to comply with the proposed Level of Service standard
and advise the Board of County Commissioners on a quarterly basis on the progress toward
compliance.
Each provider will have three years to voluntarily comply with the LOS standard. If at the end
of that period, all municipalities are not in compliance, the Board of County Commissioners will
revisit the issue. All municipalities and County government will have until July &, _..,_2004 in
order to adopt a resolution indicating their willingness to voluntarily comply with the proposed
Level of Service within 3 years of the passage of the resolution.
Notwithstanding the three-year voluntary implementation process described above, all providers
shall comply with the Level of Service standard as set forth herein, not later than October 1,
2007.
Functions of the Fire-Rescue Level of Service Committee are:
- review and approve a model resolution to be approved by County government and all
municipalities to voluntarily comply with the proposed LOS standard;
- advocate the adoption/implementation of the proposed minimum LOS;
- assist providers in developing action plans to meet the minimum LOS;
- review initial reports submitted by all agencies;
LEVEL OF SERVICE CRITERIA, Ex. A to Res. 60-04B 7/22/04 Page 1
- review action plans of those not in compliance and prepare quarterly progress reports to
the Board of County Commissioners;
- review partnering arrangements to determine if they meet standards;
- review compliance reports;
- provide feedback reports, with specific recommendations to non-complying providers.
- serve as a central collection point for reviewing updated standards and determining
inclusion into Palm Beach County standards;
Standards: The Committee will have no ongoing responsibility for standards and laws
established by local, state and federal governments. The standards and laws included in
this document are for reference purposes only. However, at the time an agency submits
its compliance report, it shall attest to its overall compliance with all local state and
federal regulations. On October 1, 2007, whatever edition of referenced standards that
are in effect will be the baseline standard. Amendments to any referenced standard will
be reviewed by the Committee within 6 months of their adoption to determine whether
they should be incorporated into Palm Beach County Standards. Whenever reviewing
amended standards for possible adoption, the Committee shall provide a sixty-day public
comment period, followed by a public hearing, and ~en adcpticn cf such :tmndard obtain
the consent of each city before including the standard as part of the LOS requirements.
Consultant: The Committee has the authority to recommend to the Board of County
Commissioners to contract with a Fire and EMS expert to assist in the initial review of
compliance reports and implementation plans. Said consultant would provide
professional expertise to those agencies required to develop and implement a compliance
plan, if requested by that agency.
Listed below are the specific criteria established as a minimum to be a provider of fire-rescue
service in Palm Beach County. The following criteria are subiect to budget and appropriations.
STAFFING
A. Daily staffing should be no less than 11 personnel:
1. 2 engines/quints (staffed with 3 each)
2. 2 ALS transport units (staffed with 2 each - FS, Chapter 401.25(7b), 2002
compliant)
3. 1 officer (Incident Commander)
(a) Minimum staffing may be accomplished through partnering with
another provider, through interlocal agreement, as long as all partners are under a
single dispatch/communications system, or separate, fully-integrated dispatch
centers with common communications capabilities, which includes closest unit
response between the partnering agencies, operate on the scene utilizing the same
Standard Operating Guidelines, and utilize the Incident Management System, as
adopted by the Palm Beach County Fire Chiefs Association.
(b) Alternative deployment strategies for personnel and equipment
submitted as equivalencies to this standard must be reviewed and considered for
approval by the Committee.
LEVEL OF SERVICE CRITERIA, Ex. A to Res. 60-04B 7/22/04 Page 2
II.
Each provider will employ or contract with a State Certified Fire Inspector, as
outlined in FS, Chapter 633.081, 2002
references: Florida Statutes, Chapter 401.25(7b), 2002 Florida Statutes, Chapter 633.081, 2002
Incident Management System, as adopted by PBC Fire Chiefs Assn
APPARATUS/EQUIPMENT
A. All fire engines/quints, as a minimum, shall be Class A pumpers, and shall meet
NFPA Standard 1901, 1999 edition, plus
1. carry adequate adaptors to provide continuous fire flow to neighboring
jurisdictions
2. carry or have available at the emergency scene hydraulic equipment
capable of releasing entrapped victims.
B. All ALS transport units shall meet State Licensing requirements
1. transport capable (meeting FS 401)
2. equipment to meet FS 401 for ALS transport (Admin Code 64E2, revised
November, 2002)
III.
TRAINING/CERTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL
A. Basic (FF II, EMT) [Note: Strategies to certify FF I's to FF II level and non-
EMT's to EMT level should be included in an Agency's compliance plan.]
B. Paramedic
C. Hazardous Materials (Operational Level)
D. Supervisors - Incident Command Training (per IMS adopted by PBC Fire Chiefs)
E. State Certified Municipal Fire Inspector Certification (for at least 1 employee or
outside contractor)
F. Emergency Medical Dispatch Training (for dispatchers), Utilizing certification
available through; A.P.C.O., Medical Priorities, or Powerphone.
references: EMS Ordinance g01-25
Regional Haz Mat Ordinance #01-27
Incident Management System, as adopted by Palm Beach County Fire
Chiefs Association
29 CFR 1910, July, 2001 edition
COMMUNICATIONS
A. CAD systems that produce standardized data (implementation to be in accordance
with Section
B. Synchronization of clocks
C. Emergency Medical Dispatch and pre-arrival instructions
D. Policies & Procedures to capture response time elements
E. Records Management System, standard reports
F. interoperability with other systems in the County (at a minimum each operational
unit shall have access to the County-Wide, 800 MHz mutual aid talk groups)
references: Incident Management System, as adopted by Palm Beach County Fire
Chiefs Association
LEVEL OF SERVICE CRITERIA, Ex. A to Res. 60-04B 7/22/04 Page 3
NFPA 1221, 1999 edition
VI.
RESPONSE TIME/PERFORMANCE
A. uniform response time elements will be alarm handling, turnout time and travel
time, for all responding emergency units
B. all providers shall respond to all emergency fire and medical calls in an average of
8 minutes total response time
C. by March 1, 2007, the Committee shall identify exclusions of call groups for
response time reporting (i.e., Code 1 responses and mutual aid responses)
D. by October 1, 2007, the Committee will identify each providers will that do not
have a CAD system that captures all established time elements, as identified and
adopted by the Committee, and develop a plan for such providers to install a CAD
system which does capture such time elements.
E. by October 1, 2008, each provider will report all established time elements to the
Committee on a~t~uaXcr!"J ba:;:, upon request of the Committee.
will ...........recommend a revised response
F. by October 1, 2009, the Committee '
time standard ~ ....................
references: EMS Ordinance #01-25 and Rules & Regulations
Haz Mat Ordinance #01-27
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
All agencies shall adopt and utilize the Palm Beach County Fire Chiefs Association
Incident Management System, with appendices.
references: Incident Management System, as adopted by the Palm Beach County
Fire Chiefs Association
Chapter 633, Florida Statutes, 2002
Florida Administrative Code 4A-62, revised November, 2001
29 CFR 1910.134, July 2001 edition
NFPA 1500, 1997 edition
NFPA 1710, 2001 edition
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