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12 <br /> Slide #14 <br /> Public Safety <br /> • Emergency Services—page 200 <br /> —Emergency Medical Services Response Time <br /> Average Responserlme <br /> z ORANGUoUN7 <br /> Commissioner Hamilton asked if the average response time in the County could be <br /> identified. <br /> Kim Woodward said it is currently right at 10 minutes and 12 seconds. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton asked if EMS uses a map to determine if the response time is <br /> affected by distance versus the time to roll. <br /> Kim Woodward said EMS uses software to provide a heat map of geography and <br /> demand, including where the calls are expected to drop, and how long will it take to respond. <br /> She said north of Highway 70 the units are pulled south for calls, and the northern response <br /> times are extended. She said she is very grateful for their first responders. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton asked if the EMS ever looks at median or mode rather than <br /> average response time. <br /> Kim Woodward said staff looked at them in fractiles in the past. She said fractiles are a <br /> way for EMS systems to determine how long it takes to get to the scene in 90% of incidents. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton asked if she could see the median response time. <br /> Kim Woodward said yes. <br /> Kirby Saunders, EMS Director, said EMS requested a study of all EMS locations in the <br /> Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). <br /> Travis Myren said that it is included in the recommended CIP. <br /> Commissioner Bedford asked if there is an update on the two new community <br /> paramedics. She said these hires seemed fortuitous, given Covid. <br /> Kim Woodward said the community paramedics are doing vaccinations for homebound <br /> individuals. She said the demand for homebound services will increase. <br /> Commissioner Bedford said it is good there was a way to vaccinate these individuals. <br /> Kim Woodward said trust is building for the homebound services community, which is <br /> wonderful. <br /> Commissioner Bedford said the Commissioners appreciate the efforts all staff has made <br /> to continue providing many services, and for vaccinating individuals. <br /> Commissioner Bedford asked if the current location of the 911 Center could be <br /> identified. <br /> Travis Myren said it is at Meadowlands. <br /> Commissioner Bedford asked if the odor issues at the morgue have been fixed. <br /> Kirby Saunders yes, and they hope to break ground on a new building soon. He <br /> thanked everyone involved for his or her support. He said the Emergency Operations Center is <br /> still active, which was activated in January 2020. <br /> Commissioner Bedford asked if staff can take vacation before hurricane season starts. <br /> Kirby Saunders said he is encouraging everyone to take time off. <br /> Travis Myren resumed the PowerPoint presentation: <br />