Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: April 9, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Raul Pino, MD, MPH, Department 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 the City of Winter Park Fire-Rescue Department to provide Advanced Life Support transport services in Orange County, Florida. The term of this Certificate is from August 1, 2026, through July 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 Winter Park Fire-Rescue Department (WPFD) to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) transport services. WPFD has submitted the attached application requesting the renewal of its COPCN which has been in effect since 1996. In accordance with the Orange County Code of Ordinances, EMS has reviewed WPFD’s renewal application. EMS has not received any substantial and material complaints against WPFD, and the status of WPFD has not substantially and materially changed. Accordingly, EMS recommends that the Board renew WPFD’s Certificate.
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