PHT MDFR MOU

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

The document is a legislative resolution (File Number 260885, Resolution R-615-26) adopted by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. It authorizes the County Mayor to execute a no-cost Memorandum of Understanding between Miami-Dade County through the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (MDFR) and the Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County for the provision of Advance Tactical Medical (ATM) Training to all MDFR paramedics at the Ryder Trauma Center. The training includes classroom education, cadaver workshops, and hands-on patient care. Priority is given to members of MDFR's Urban Search and Rescue Florida Task Force 1 and paramedics assigned to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Special Response Team. The MOU term is five years with two five-year renewal options. The service is countywide. There is no fiscal impact to the County. The item was forwarded to the Board with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee on 6/8/2026. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.