020-12JA
Resolution of Support
Lord Fairfax Emergency Medical Services Council, Inc.
WHEREAS, the Lord Fairfax Emergency Medical Services Council, Inc. has served the
County of Frederick, Virginia since 1978 as a non - profit organization providing services,
training, and support to the EMS providers and agencies; and,
WHEREAS, the Vision Statement of the Council is to establish and maintain a
comprehensive and effective regional EMS system for the Northern Shenandoah Valley that
provides for the health and safety of its citizens and visitors; and,
WHEREAS, the mission of the Council is to promote a regional community -based
emergency medical services (EMS) network that reduces premature death and disability
from acute illness and injury through the coordination of local EMS resources and will be
accomplished through teamwork, dedication, customer friendly staff, quality training, and
by efficient and cost - effective operations; and,
WHEREAS, the Council accomplishes its mission by providing planning, coordination,
collaboration, and support for the regional EMS system while continuing to develop and
foster meaningful regional partnerships, providing high quality EMS training, participating
in state level EMS activities representing the local EMS providers, and disseminating
valuable knowledge and information to the agencies it serves;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Frederick, VA does hereby express its appreciation and support to the Lord Fairfax
Emergency Medical Services Council, Inc. for its continued service and assistance.
ADOPTED this 10th day of October, 2012.
VOTE:
Richard C. Shickle Aye Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye Christopher E. Collins Afire
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye G o Aye—
Ross P. Spicer Aye L X
John ilby, K Clerk, Board of Supervisors,
Cou of Frederick, Virginia
Resolution No.: 020 -12
180 -1 Prosperity Drive ® Winchester, Virginia 22602
Phone: 540-665-0014
Board of Directors
Clarke County
Jason Burns
Lee Coffelt
Julie Corbin
October 1, 2012
Mr, John R. Riley, Jr
Frederick County Administrator
107 North Kent Street
Winchester, Virginia 22601
Dear Mr. Riley:
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Frederick County
Pamela Keeler, Treasurer
Larry Oliver, Vice - President
Tommy Price
Page Counri+
Scott Higgs
Wesley shifflett
Jill Young
Shenandoah Couniy
Phyllis Fleming
Preston Stempler
vacant
Warren County
Kevin C atlett
Vacant
Michael Utley
City Of Winchester
Jon Henschel, President
Vacant
Eddie McClellan
Consumer
Jeffery Long, Executive Committee
Page Memorial Hospital
Julie Miller, RN
Valley Regional Health
Chris Rucker, Secretary
Regional Medical Director
Dr. Chris rumbull
Chairman, Medical Direction
Dr. lack Patter, Executive Committee
Executive Director
Tracey McLaurin
on behalf of the lord Fairfax EMS Council, I'd like to ask for the support of
Frederick County as the Council applies for re-designation as a Regional EMS
Council recognized by the VA Department of Health and the Virginia Office of
EMS.
All eleven EMS Councils across the state are currently in the process of being re-
designated for a period of three years. § 32.1 - 111.11 of the Code of Virginia
establishes Regional EMS Councils, and defines their function and purpose. The
Board of Health shall designate regional emergency medical services councils
which shall be authorized to receive and disburse public funds. Each council
shall be charged with the development and implementation of an efficient and
effective regional emergency medical services delivery system. The Board of
Health shall review those agencies that were the designated regional emergency
medical services councils. The Board shall, in accordance with the standards
established in its regulations, review and may renew or deny applications for
such designations every three years. In its discretion, the Board may establish
conditions for renewal of such designations or may solicit applications for
designation as a regional emergency medical services council.
I'd like to ask for the Board of Supervisors to again approve a resolution or
ordinance similar to the one that was approved in 2009. Please let me know if
you need any further information. Thank you for your consideration!
Sincerely,
Tracey M
Executive Director