Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: November 7, 2025
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Raul Pino, MD, MPH, Director
FROM: Christian Zuver, MD, 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 First 2 Aid EMS, Inc d/b/a Trident EMS to provide interfacility Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support transport services in Orange County, Florida. The term of this Certificate is from December 15, 2025, through December 14, 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 First 2 Aid EMS, Inc d/b/a Trident EMS to provide interfacility Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support transport services. Trident EMS has submitted the attached application requesting the renewal of its COPCN which was originally granted in 2021 and modified in 2024. In accordance with Orange County Code, EMS has reviewed Trident EMS’ renewal application. EMS has not received any substantial and material complaints against Trident EMS, and the status of Trident EMS has not substantially and materially changed. Accordingly, EMS recommends that the Board renew Trident EMS’ Certificate.
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