Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: September 17, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Raul Pino, M.D., MPH, Director
FROM: Christian Zuver, M.D., Medical Director
CONTACT: Sandra Roe
PHONE: 407-836-7611
DIVISION: EMS, Office of the Medical Director
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of the renewal Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for City of Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department to provide Advanced Life Support transport services in Orange County, Florida. The term of this Certificate is from November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2028 There is no cost to the County. (EMS, Office of the Medical Director)
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PURPOSE: The EMS Office of the Medical Director (“EMS”) requests the approval of the application to renew the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (“COPCN” or “Certificate”) for the City of Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department (“Winter Garden Fire Rescue”) to provide Advanced Life Support (“ALS”) transport services. Winter Garden Fire Rescue has submitted the attached application requesting the renewal of its COPCN which has been in effect since 2006. In accordance with the Orange County Code of Ordinances, EMS has reviewed Winter Garden Fire Rescue’s renewal application. EMS has not received any substantial and material complaints against Winter Garden Fire Rescue, and the status of Winter Garden Fire Rescue has not substantially and materially changed. Accordingly, EMS recommends that the Board renew Winter Garden Fire Rescue’s Certificate.
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