Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: February 11, 2025
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Raul Pino, MD, MPH, Department Director
FROM: Christian C. Zuver, M.D., Medical Director
CONTACT: Nancy A. Diaz
PHONE: (407) 836-8936
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 the City of Apopka Fire Department to provide Advanced Life Support transport services in Orange County, Florida. The term of this Certificate is from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 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 the City of Apopka Fire Department (“Apopka Fire Department”) to provide Advanced Life Support (“ALS”) transport services. Apopka Fire Department has submitted the attached application requesting the renewal of its COPCN which has been in effect since 1982. In accordance with the Orange County Code, EMS has reviewed City of Apopka Fire Department’s renewal application. EMS has not received any substantial and material complaints against Apopka Fire Department, and the status of Apopka Fire Department has not substantially and materially changed. Accordingly, EMS recommends that the Orange County Board of County Commissioners renew City of Apopka Fire Department’s Certificate.
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