[Added 10-13-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-23]
The Township Council hereby establishes a paid and part-paid
Emergency Medical Services Department and force and provides for the
maintenance, regulation and control thereof and, except as otherwise
provided by law, appoints such members, officers and personnel as
shall be deemed necessary, determines their terms of office, fixes
their compensation and prescribes their powers, functions and duties.
The Willingboro Township Emergency Medical Services Department
shall:
A.
Respond to all requests for medical help in a prompt and efficient
manner consistent with established standards of care. A primary crew
shall be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week;
B.
Conform to the regulations established in N.J.A.C. 8:40, Mobility
Assistance Vehicle and Basic Life Support Ambulance Services;
C.
Develop and maintain standard operating guidelines;
D.
Establish and maintain response grids and provide such grids to the
Burlington County Central Communications Center as needed;
E.
Maintain the necessary equipment and supplies needed to perform the
functions required in the provision of the emergency medical services;
F.
Provide ambulance and personnel as requested for local sporting events
and other community events, when not interfering with emergency responses;
G.
Maintain and administer records of personnel training, certifications
and patient care pursuant to local, county and state law; and
H.
Coordinate with any outside agency as may be necessary to successfully
perform the duties established herein, including mutual aid agreements
and automatic aid agreements.
The Fire Chief shall be the head of the Emergency Medical Services Department and shall report directly to the Director of Public Safety. As head of the EMS Department, the Fire Chief shall be responsible for overseeing the operational, organization and administrative functions of the Emergency Medical Services Department. The Fire Chief appointment, qualifications, powers and duties shall be in accordance with § 3-124, Fire Chief.
The Emergency Medical Services Deputy Chief, under the direction
of the Fire Chief, shall supervise emergency medical personnel who
are responsible for providing emergency medical treatment to persons
who are sick or injured at the scene of accidents, disasters, etc.,
prior to their arrival to a hospital; does related work as required.
A.
Appointment. The Emergency Medical Services Deputy Chief shall be
appointed by the appointing authority pursuant to the rules and regulations
prescribed by the New Jersey State Civil Service Commission.
B.
Qualifications. The Emergency Medical Services Deputy Chief shall
be a citizen of the United States and shall be qualified by education
and training, including at least three years of experience as an emergency
medical technician (in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:40A, Emergency Medical
Technicians-Basics: Training and Certification) or in the practice
of emergency medical care. The Emergency Medical Services Deputy Chief,
in accordance with the New Jersey State Civil Service Commission,
is also required to possess a current emergency medical technician
certification valid in New Jersey and required to posses a current
and valid CPR certification (professional level) issued by the American
Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
C.
Residency. The Emergency Medical Services Deputy Chief shall be required
to be a resident of the municipality during his/her term of appointment.
The Township Manager may, for good cause shown, grant an exemption
from the residency requirement.
D.
Powers and duties. The Emergency Medical Services Deputy Chief shall,
pursuant to the polices established by the Township Manager:
(1)
Ensure efficiency and routine day-to-day operations of the Department
and the supervision of all its activities, including the performance
of all functions assigned to the Emergency Medical Services Deputy
Chief under any collective bargaining agreements applicable to employees
with the Emergency Medical Services Department;
(2)
Administer and enforce rules and regulations and special emergency
directives for the disposition and discipline of the Emergency Medical
Services Department and its officers and personnel;
(3)
Have, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of
the Emergency Medical Services Department;
(4)
Prescribe the duties and assignments of all subordinates and other
personnel;
(5)
Delegate any authority that the Fire Chief may deem necessary for
the efficient operation of the Department to be exercised under the
direction and supervision of the Emergency Medical Services Deputy
Chief;
(6)
Ensure that all persons connected with the Emergency Medical Services
Department are properly instructed in their duties and shall give
particular attention to the training and instruction of new members
thereof;
(7)
Have control of all records and property of the Emergency Medical
Services Department and designate any member of the Emergency Medical
Services Department to prepare reports and keep the records in the
manner that the Emergency Medical Services Deputy Chief may prescribe,
as well as to take charge of any property coming into the custody
of the Emergency Medical Services Department;
(8)
Furnish to the Fire Chief, Director of Public Safety and/or Township
Manager, in such form as shall be prescribed by the Director of Public
Safety and/or Township Manager, complete monthly and yearly reports
on the operation of the Emergency Medical Services Department and
make such other reports as may be requested by the Director of Public
Safety and/or Township Manager.
The Emergency Medical Technician Supervisor shall be responsible
for the efficiency and routine day-to-day operations of the Emergency
Medical Services Department and all its activities. The Supervisor
shall be subject to the direction of the Emergency Medical Services
Deputy Chief, the Fire Chief, Director of Public Safety and/or the
Township Manager.
A.
The Emergency Medical Technician Supervisor shall be appointed by
the appointing authority pursuant to the rules and regulations established
by the New Jersey State Civil Service Commission and N.J.A.C. 8:40A
(Emergency Medical Technicians-Basics: Training and Certification).
B.
The Emergency Medical Technician Supervisor shall:
(1)
Prescribe the duties and assignments of all paid and volunteer members
associated with the Department.
(2)
Have, exercise and discharge the functions, powers and duties of
the emergency medical service.
(3)
Administer and enforce rules and regulations established by the Department.
(4)
Keep complete accurate records of all emergency medical calls, apparatus
and minor equipment, personnel and other information about the function
of the Department.
(5)
Supervise emergency medical technicians engaged in providing emergency
medical services.
(6)
Ensure shift coverage and assign personnel where needed.
(7)
Report to the Emergency Medical Services Deputy Chief, the Fire Chief,
Director of Public Safety and/or Township Manager with a monthly report
which shall include but not be limited to the number of calls answered
per month, a response time analysis, number of calls by hour of the
day, percentage of mutual aid assistance received and given per month
and the number of transports made to the hospital or other medical
facilities.
A.
Full-time, part-time and per-diem members.
(1)
Each
applicant for a full-time position as an Emergency Medical Services
Supervisor or Emergency Medical Services emergency medical technician
(EMT) of the Emergency Medical Services Department of the Township
of Willingboro shall:
(a)
Emergency Medical Services Supervisor: meet basic requirements
for a position as an Emergency Medical Services Supervisor of the
Emergency Medical Services Department as set forth in the rules and
regulations of the New Jersey State Civil Service Commission and N.J.A.C.
8:40A (Emergency Medical Technicians-Basics: Training and Certification).
(b)
Emergency Medical Services emergency medical technician (EMT):
meet basic requirements for a position as an Emergency Medical Services
EMT of the Emergency Medical Services Department as set forth in the
rules and regulations of the New Jersey State Civil Service Commission
and N.J.A.C. 8:40A (Emergency Medical Technicians-Basics: Training
and Certification).
(c)
Be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
(d)
Must successfully pass a background investigation conducted
by the Township.
(2)
All applicants for the position of Emergency Medical Services Supervisor
and Emergency Medical Services EMT, who have qualified under New Jersey
State Civil Service Commission rules and met the requirements of all
internal hiring procedures, shall make written application to the
Emergency Medical Services Deputy Chief and at the same time submit
such proof as shall be requested with respect to the above qualifications.
B.
Volunteer members.
(1)
Each
applicant for a volunteer position as an Emergency Medical Services
Supervisor, Emergency Medical Services EMT, or Emergency Medical Services
first responder of the Emergency Medical Services Department of the
Township of Willingboro, through the Willingboro Emergency Squad,
Inc., shall:
(a)
Emergency Medical Services Supervisor: meet basic requirements
for a position as an Emergency Medical Services Supervisor of the
Emergency Medical Services Department as set forth in the rules and
regulations of the New Jersey State Civil Service Commission and N.J.A.C.
8:40A (Emergency Medical Technicians-Basics: Training and Certification).
(b)
Emergency Medical Services EMT: meet basic requirements for
a position as an Emergency Medical Services EMT of the Emergency Medical
Services Department as set forth in the rules and regulations of the
New Jersey State Civil Service Commission and N.J.A.C. 8:40A (Emergency
Medical Technicians-Basics: Training and Certification).
(c)
Emergency Medical Services first responder: meet basic requirements
for a position as an Emergency Medical Services first responder of
the Emergency Medical Services Department as set forth in the rules
and regulations of the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior
Services Office of Emergency Medical Services.
(d)
Be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
(e)
Must successfully pass a background investigation conducted
by the Township.
(2)
All applicants for the position of Emergency Medical Services EMT
and Emergency Medical Services first responder shall make written
application to the Willingboro Emergency Squad, Inc., and at the same
time submit such proof as shall be requested with respect to the above
qualifications.
(3)
It shall be the duties of all active members of the Willingboro Emergency
Services Department and Willingboro Emergency Squad, Inc., to participate
in drills and instruction as prescribed in this section and to aid
the Emergency Medical Services Deputy Chief and other line officers
to the best of their ability in the prevention and control of emergency
medical incidents within the Township and wherever else the Emergency
Medical Services may have cause to conduct operations.
(4)
Residency. All volunteer Emergency Medical Services Supervisors,
Emergency Medical Services EMT, and Emergency Medical Services first
responders shall not be required to be a resident of the municipality
during his/her term of appointment, but must be a resident in the
State of New Jersey.
The Department of Public Safety is authorized to extend aid
to neighboring communities, upon request, for emergency medical service
protection or to establish a mutual aid plan.
