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016-09�',. 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 1975 as anon- 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 in }ury 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 far 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 1T 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 9ch day of September, 2009. VOTE: Richard C. Shickle Aye Bill M. Ewing Aye Gene E. Fisher ..Aye Philip A. Lemieux .Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye Gary A. Lofton Aye Gary W, Dove Aye Jon .Riley, Jr., Cler ,Board of Supervisors, County of Frederick, Virginia Resolution No.: X15 -09 C ®Z.T�VTY of �'�I3ERIC�. J�1�� Ii. l�ley, �r County Administrator 540/665 -5666 Fax 5401667 -0370 E -mail: jriley @co.frederick.va.us September 10, 2009 Tracey McLaurin Executive Director Lord Fairfax Emergency Services Council 190 Prosperity Drive, Suite 4 Winchester, VA 22602 Dear Ms. McLaurin: The Frederick County Board of Supervisors, meeting in regular session on September 9, 2009, approved the Resolution of Support for the Lord Fairfax Emergency Medical Services Council, Inc. Please find the resolution enciosed. With kindest regards, I am Sincerely, John R. Riley, Jr. County Administrator J RRltjp Enclosure C: 1TJPlmiscletter5lEMSResalutionbfSupport (48D9D9BdMtg }.docx 107 North Kent Street •Winchester, Virginia 22601 Board of Directors Clarke County C. Wayne Armbrust Jason Burns lee Coffelt Frederick County Fameia Keefer, Treasurer Larry Oliver, ice- President Tommy Price Pa�Fe County Scott Higgs iNesiey Shiff7ett Jii1 Young Shenandoah County Dr. Sandra Drake Richard Funkhouser, Executive Committee Warren County Wayne Dodson Donna Daf7ernyer Mic�`:ael Utley �ugiast 25, 2009 Mr. Dolan l:iley Frederick County Administrator 107 North Kent Street Winchester, Virginia 22601 Iaear I�1r.1R zley: 19fl Prpspe�ty Drive, Suite 4 a Vdinchester, Virginia 226fl2 Phone: 54(1- 6bS -fl014 - -_ -- _ �wv✓w.lfems.vaems.org - - "- _ �':;;,. lfems @vaems.org ,q`„ \ `� �' =.� � i�':'. t S ,,, .s� i � f-..'I /l/ �. On behalf of the I }ord Fairfax EMS Council, I would like to take this opportunity to tlzar� Frederick County for your continued support of the Council and our gaals and mission for the past thirty -one years. I'in also writing to ask far your support as we prepare to submit our application package to the Virginia �ffiee of EllIS to be named as a "Designated Regional EMS Council ". Since the inception of the regional EMS councils, only one time has the VA ®ffice of EMS required for the eleven Councils across Virginia to apply for designation. This detailed application process requires that we review and revise a1I operating documents including bylaws, financial and personnel policies, and ottner internal guidance documea�ts in order to conform to the Commonwealth's stringent req€r�-ements. Ciiy of Winchester I would like to ask for Frederick County's saxpport as eve rfnove forward with this process Jan Nenschef with an ordiaaance or resolution endorsizag the 1_,t3rd FairFax EMS Council as "your Perry PJ1cAlister Council of choice ". As you know, the Councils operate as non -prat organizations in Eddie McClelfan, President order to better serve our EMS providers within the regions and to continue to allow PaaeMemnriofHospital providers a "voice" at the state - level. The EMS system in Virginia has had a long tulle Miller standing history of being a "g-rassroots" effort and we would like your stapport in Valley Reaionol Health continuing ia1 that tradition. Your support in our effort will ensure that valuable training Chris Rucker, Secretary and continuing education classes will be available iu the fixture for both your volunteer on�atte e� aDl Director �d c�.�r EMS providers. The Council has made great strides in the past few years in taking agar services to the next level and with your support, we hope to be around for Executive Director another successful thirty years! Tracey MrLaurin I've attached a docurnent outlining the services and pragrarns provided by the Council in order to assist you. Please feel free to contact me if you have stay questions. Thank you far your consideration! Sincerely, TFSCey IVIC llril'l Executive Director - - _ Prograrr�s- acid- �e�vices- �ro�ided- .Ry - - - - -- THE L ®RD F�II�FA� EMERGENCY MEDICAL �ER�f &Cl*S C ®IJf�CiL Mission Statement The mission of the Lord l'airfax EMS Council is to promote a regional community -based emergency medical services (EMSJ network that reduces premature death and disability from acute illness and injury through the coordination of Local EMS resources. Our mission will 6e accomplished through teamwork, dedication, customer friendly staff, quality training, and 6y efficient and cost - effective operations. Public/Public Safety AgenciesJLacal Go�rernments: - Conduct public education courses in EMS and fife safety - Provide leaflets on First Aid, CPR, EMS, Seatbelt Safety, Alcohol Abuse - Participate in health fairs and presentations to local civic groups &organizations - Provide First Aid Programs for the public and industry - Provide CPR and AED Programs for the public and industry Rescue SquadsJFire CompaniesJHospitals - Provide Basic and Advanced EMS Courses (i.e. First Responder, EMT, Enhanced, [ntermediate and Paramedic} - Provide assistance in securing training in special courses such as Airway Management, Infection Control Programs, Continuing Education courses, EVOC, [TLS, PEPP, GEMS, ACLS and WMD - Assist with courses at the annual Spring and Fall Fire Sehools - Continue to sponsor EMT -[3 evaluator courses and re- certification courses - Continue to assist agencies with their quality assurance program - Provide monthly state testing of new EMTs in the region and provide evaluators and victims each month Medical Direction Board (MDB) - Continue to assist with the Coordination of the activities of the medical control functions in the Council's region - Annually update and revise the BLS and ALS protocols - Continue to contract with and compensate a loco[ physician to serve as Regional Operational Medical Director - Continue to update and revise as necessary the regional medication and EMS supplies restocking plan - Continue to coordinate a regional medication kit exchange program for the hospitals and EMS agencies located in the service delivery area - - - - - -- - Regional Ad�raneed-- Eife�Ss�ppmr� (Ats }�rograrn —_--_- - Continue to maintain database of ALS providers - Continue to hold regional and jurisdictional ALS Skills Drills - Continue to coordinate use of Regional Drug Box Exchange Program and AL5 communications - Continue offering CE classes far all ALS providers in the region - Regional Field Coordinator will continue to work with Lord i =airfax Community College to establish and maintain accreditation standards Critical lndderat Stress Management Team - Continue to maintain an accredited CESM team within the Council's region - Continue to provide training for new and existing team members Continue to provide a regional CISM Team z4 hours, 365 days a year, to our emergency services personnel as needed including Police Departments Mass Casualty Incident Disaster Preparedness - Assist with MCI drills in the region - 5upport mutual aid concept for emergency services agencies in the region - Maintain a regional EMS Mass Casualty Plan (WMD) - Act as a conduit assisting EMS agencies in the region in preparing far pandemic flu Coordination: - Coordinate a quality Assurance Program - Coordinate aTrauma Performance Program - Continue to evaluate the Council and its activities through input from its supporting agencies and members to facilitate development of future programs - Act as regional clearinghouse on EM5 information - Liaison with State Office of EMS - Continue to maintain Trauma Triage Plan - Continue to publish the Council's annual report - Continue to provide volunteer and career referrals and training course information in response to telephone and Internet inquiries - Continue to maintain the Councils website www IfemsWvaems.o - Continue to. work with Lord Fairfax Community College to improve tl,e EMT - Intermediate Training Site - Provide updates of all plans and protocols to ail agencies and local governments - Continue to maintain a Training Bank of equipment for all instructors to utilize at the Council Office - Continue to provide•assistance to providers with their continuing education retards - Continue to maintain a Recruitment and Retention Phone Line at the Council Office - Continue to maintain an up to date W£B site with a training calendar posted on it - Continue to maintain a cadre of regional instructors for balanced program of training Rescue Squad Assistance Fund: - Assist EMS organizations to obtain funding through grant applications - Assist region's EM5 agencies in writing RSAF grants - Assist EM5 agencies with assessing needs to apply for RSAF grants - Continue to promote regional grant applications on specialized projects - Review and grade RSAF grants - Provide Eocal EMS provider to serve an state grant selection committee as requested every three years Communications &Systems Access: - Coordinate and oversee the Lord Fairfax EM5 Cot�munications System - Continue to pay for maintenance contracts for Communication Towers - Continue to pay rental costs for Communication Towers - Work with localities on future communication needs - Conduct testing of the CounciI's Communication System - Assist region's hospitals and squads with communications planning as needed Public Education and Information - Act as referral point to provide EM5 speakers for presentations to groups within the Council region Provide and promote information to the public on EM5 and its related activities - Continue coordination of EMS week activities in May and use media as a source to inform public about EMS week - Continue to work with EMS for Children - Continue Public Education with Valley Health on Stroke Awareness - Promote Andy the Ambulance programs - Provide Poison Control information - Promote use of safety restraints for adults and children - Promote programs against drunk driving Community CPRJFirst Aid Program: - Continue as a regional Training Center for American Heart Association - Conduct CPR Instructor programs to continue development of our CPR Instructor cadre - Promote CPR and other fife saving skills to the public through regularly scheduled and special courses - Promote and assist with coordination of CPR training in the region's high schools and colleges Regional Planning - Review and revise Regional EM5 Plan - Review and revise Regional Trauma Triage Plan - Develop an EMS Hospital Diversion Plan - bevelop an EMS MCI Plan - Continue to have a Regional Awards Program with winners being submitted to Office of EM5 far inclusion in the Governor's EM5 Awards Program