Narrative of Resolution:
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH DUTCHESS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PROVIDE AN ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN ("A-EMT") TRAINING COURSE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $50,000.00
Are funds already budgeted? No
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If 'No,' specify proposed source of funds: NYSDOH Grant
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH DUTCHESS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PROVIDE AN ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN ("A-EMT") TRAINING COURSE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature recognizing the critical need for well-trained Emergency Medical Technicians and Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (A-EMTs) within Sullivan County to maintain a high level of emergency care for our residents; and
WHEREAS, Dutchess County Community College offers an A-EMT training program that serves as a valuable pipeline for producing qualified and well-trained emergency responders; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to enter into an agreement with Dutchess County Community College to provide an A-EMT course in conjunction with SUNY Sullivan located here in Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County is the recipient of a New York State Department of Health Emergency Medical Services (NYS DOH EMS) sustainability grant award which will fund a large portion of this AEMT program; and
WHEREAS, this initiative is expected to increase local interest and participation in emergency medical services, thereby strengthening the public health and emergency response capabilities within the county;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan C...
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