Department: Fire Marshal
Department Head/Elected Official: Laurie L. Christensen, Fire Marshal
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Policy
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MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Fire Marshal for authorization to receive and process applications for Letters of Approval from Emergency Medical Service applicants pursuant to Tex. Health & Safety Code 773.0573(b) and provide recommendation to the Court for action.
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Background and Discussion:
The State of Texas has mandated that an emergency medical service provider must obtain a letter of approval from Commissioners Court during their application process to provide emergency medical services (emergency and non-emergency). Reference Health & Safety Code 773.0573(b).
HCFMO has informally assisted the County Judge's Office with this process but has worked with the County Attorney's Office to develop a standard practice for receiving required documentation to make an informed recommendation to Harris County Commissioners Court for action.
Expected Impact: Better defined process and Court authority authorizing HCFMO to conduct services.
Alternative Options:
Process remains the sole responsibility of the Commissioners Court's Office representative or could be assigned to public health.
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_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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