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Department Approval <br />�:i � <br />� <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />Date: 9/21 /2015 <br />Item No.: l l.a <br />City Manager Approval <br />Item Description: Fire Department Medical Direction & Education Provider Discussion <br />BACKGROUND <br />The Fire Department began providing first response for medical services in 2007. Since the conception <br />� of the program we have utilized Allina Health Emergency Services for providing medical direction and <br />education. <br />The Fire Department is interested in changing who provides medical direction and education. Staff is <br />looking to expand opportunities and thus are exploring the possibility of moving to Regions Hospital <br />Emergency Medical Services to provide these services. <br />The Fire Department, in partnership with staff from Regions Hospital Emergency Medical Services, <br />will provide a presentation and discussion on the benefits and potential challenges related to making <br />this change. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACTS <br />There no financial impacts at this time. <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />No action is needed at this time. Item is only for informational purposes at this time. <br />REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION <br />� No action is needed at this time. Item is only for informational purposes at this time. <br />Prepared by: Timothy O'Neill, Fire Chief (651) 792-7305 <br />Page 1 of 1 <br />