Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: December 10, 2024
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Dr. Raul Pino, M.D., MPH, Director
FROM: Dr. Christian Zuver, M.D., Medical Director
CONTACT: Sandra D. 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 RG Ambulance Service, Inc. d/b/a American Ambulance to provide Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support interfacility transport services in Orange County, Florida. The term of this Certificate is from January 16, 2025, through January 15, 2027. 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 RG Ambulance Service, Inc. d/b/a American Ambulance (“American Ambulance”) to provide Advanced Life Support (“ALS”) and Basic Life Support (BLS) interfacility transport services. American Ambulance has submitted the attached application requesting the renewal of its COPCN which has been in effect since 1999. In accordance with the Orange County Code of Ordinances, EMS has reviewed American Ambulance’s renewal application. EMS has not received any substantial and material complaints against American Ambulance, and the status of American Ambulance has not substantially and materially changed. Accordingly, EMS recommends that the Orange County Board of County Commissioners renew American Ambulance’s Certificate.
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