COM 0717.006 2004-2006 - Laserfiche WebLink

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JUSTIFICATION (CONTINUED): The development, implementation, delivery, and wnstant evaluation of these training curriculums and programs are essential to the maintenance of true operational effectiveness as well as addressing the training requirements and standards set forth by both OSHA and NFPA. In addition, these measures and programs are critical components and requirements needed to become an accredited fire protection organization, which is a Strategic Plan goal of the fire department. Emergency Medical Services Traininx Captain (SR 251 This position is essential to the maintenance and sustainability of the County of Hawaii Fire Department's Emergency Medical Services program. Given the continued growth and expansion of service demands, the fire department's need for trained and qualified EMS providers has reached a point that exceeds the capabilities of the present training program under the Community College system. As indicated in the attached letter from the EMS Training Program Coordinator, the Fire Department has been asked to assume the role and responsibilities of providing for the First Responder training cutticulum. As a prerequisite to the Emergency Medical Technician training program, the First Responder training program is the initial step or foundation of the entire EMS system. >n addition to the identified difficulties currently being experienced by the Community College program in meeting the needs of the department, is the fact that as of December 31, 2004, their faculty staff was reduced to one instructor to provide for all First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, and Mobile Intensive Care Technician training and recertification. As of this time, this position remains vacant. Essentially, the EMS training needs of the Fire Department will be at the mercy and convenience of the community college and there is presently nq indication of relief. The EMS Training Captain would be tasked with the development, delivery, and maintenance of essential EMS training and support program needs as well as personnel certification and license requirements.