City of Coral Gables

File #: 16-4937    Version: 1 Name: Resolution authorizing Fortis College Agreement
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 3/29/2016 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 5/24/2016 Final action: 5/24/2016
Enactment date: 5/24/2016 Enactment #: 2016-123
Title: A Resolution authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Fortis College, to allow for EMT/Paramedic students to complete their clinical requirements through the Coral Gables Fire Department's "Ride-a-long Program."
Attachments: 1. Signed Resolution 2016-123, 2. 05-24-2016 - Signed Cover Memo - Fortis College, 3. Draft Resolution, 4. Fortis College Agreement

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A Resolution authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Fortis College, to allow for EMT/Paramedic students to complete their clinical requirements through the Coral Gables Fire Department's "Ride-a-long Program."

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The Fire Department has been mentoring EMT/Paramedic students by allowing them to “ride along” on their rescue units for over twenty five years.  Through the Coral Gables Fire Department ride-a-long program the participants gain actual experience by observing firefighters engage in their daily activities.

The Fire Department has been using this standardized contract for approximately 12 years.  There is no cost to the City for this program.