The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) published the third edition Fire Service-Based EMS Electronic Tool Kit in 2016 as a means of advancing the interests of fire-based EMS programs across the United States. For this journal entry, assume you are a Division Chief of EMS in a medium-size career fire department. There has been a recent push by a private ambulance company that wants to take over EMS transport for your city. Review the CFSI Tool Kit. Draft a brief memorandum that you could deliver to the Fire Chief supporting your position of keeping EMS transport within your department or arguing for the delivery of EMS by a third-party. Discuss the following: Should EMS transport be kept within the fire department? Why or why not? What potential political liability exists from a decision one way or the other? What potential budgetary impact could result from someone else handling EMS transport? Would there potentially be a reduction in force if EMS transport was provided by a third-party? Your journal should consist of a minimum of three well-constructed paragraphs. Sources, if any, should be listed and formatted per APA guidelines

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Memorandum To Fire Chief From Division Chief of EMS Date Insert Date Subject Proposal to Retain EMS Transport Services within the Fire Department As t... View the full answer