Agenda No. 4.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | March 28, 2023 |
| Department: | Emergency Medical Services |
| Subject: | Resolution 23-R-26 - Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, to approve a Resolution approving National Emergency Management and Response (National EMR) as an EMS Provider in the City of Schertz. (S.Williams/J.Mabbitt) |
BACKGROUND
The Texas Administrative Code (RULE §157.11) requires ambulance providers to obtain permission from a municipality where the provider is located.
First Day Foundation a 5013c organization (formerly BCFS) has headquarters in Schertz (7451 FM 3009) and has been providing support for the state of Texas for several years. Most recently in support of migrant sheltering on the border. They will also provide disaster response as tasked by the Texas Division of Emergency Management or FEMA.
As part of these support functions, they have ambulances that provide the necessary medical support dependent on the mission and those ambulances are required to be licensed by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
They will not compete with, interfere with or adversely affect EMS in Schertz.
First Day Foundation a 5013c organization (formerly BCFS) has headquarters in Schertz (7451 FM 3009) and has been providing support for the state of Texas for several years. Most recently in support of migrant sheltering on the border. They will also provide disaster response as tasked by the Texas Division of Emergency Management or FEMA.
As part of these support functions, they have ambulances that provide the necessary medical support dependent on the mission and those ambulances are required to be licensed by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
They will not compete with, interfere with or adversely affect EMS in Schertz.
GOAL
To approve National EMR as an EMS Provider in the city of Schertz.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
The addition of another licensed emergency medical services provider will provide additional EMS capability for the city of Schertz and surrounding areas that we can access during times of disaster or significant incidents.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Consideration and/or action approving National Emergency Management and Response (National EMR) as an EMS Provider in the city of Schertz.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended that City Council approve Resolution 23-R-26.