CC MEETING: JANUARY 6, 2025
DATE: December 15, 2025
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Michael Thomson, Fire Chief
Rex Redden, Executive Director of Public Safety
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Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Beacon Emergency Services Team, P.A. d/b/a BEST EMS For Medical Director Services And An Agreement For EMS Continuing Education Curriculum And Training In An Amount To Not Exceed $115,000.
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BACKGROUND:
The Fire Department is required to maintain medical oversight and provide continuing education and training to emergency medical services personnel in accordance with state law and best practices. BEST EMS currently provides specialized medical oversight and education services to public safety agencies and employs physicians experienced in emergency medical services administration.
The proposed Medical Director Agreement provides for a licensed physician to serve as the Fire Department’s Medical Director, responsible for medical oversight, protocol development, quality improvement review, education participation, and regulatory compliance.
The proposed EMS Continuing Education and Training MOU provides for the delivery of structured EMS continuing education hours, instructional services, curriculum, recordkeeping, and training equipment to support Fire Department personnel certifications and readiness.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funding for both agreements will come from the Fire Department's Fiscal Year 2026 budget.
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
This funding supports a prepared and proficient EMS workforce capable of meeting the evolving emergency medical needs of the City of Carrollton’s residents and visitors.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute the Medical Director Agreement and the training MOU with Beacon Emergency Services Team, P.A. d/b/a BEST EMS in an amount not to exceed $115,000.00.