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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

03/28/2023

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.

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.

Attachments
Approval Letter
Res 23-R-26