Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: February 28, 2025
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Raul Pino, MD, MPH, Health Services Director
FROM: Christian Zuver, MD, Medical Director, EMS, Office of 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 Ocoee Fire Department to provide Advanced Life Support transport services in Orange County, Florida. The term of this Certificate is from June 1, 2025, through May 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 City of Ocoee Fire Department (“Ocoee Fire Department”) to provide Advanced Life Support (“ALS”) transport services. Ocoee Fire Department has submitted the attached application requesting the renewal of its COPCN which has been in effect since 2007. In accordance with Orange County Code, EMS has reviewed City of Ocoee Fire Department’s renewal application. EMS has not received any substantial and material complaints against Ocoee Fire Department, and the status of Ocoee Fire Department has not substantially and materially changed. Accordingly, EMS recommends that the Orange County Board of County Commissioners renew City of Ocoee Fire Department’s Certificate.
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