HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - Emergency Medical Services MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 20, 2026
SUBJECT: RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR EMS CONTINUING
EDUCATION AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of an annual contract for emergency
medical continuing education and medical director services with BEST
EMS for the Fire Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Fire Department) for an amount
not to exceed $55,300.
BACKGROUND: The Grapevine Fire Department requests a professional services contract
with BEST EMS for Medical Control services in part due to the close
affiliation between BEST EMS and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center at
Grapevine. This affiliation allows on-duty Baylor Scott & White emergency
department physicians to provide 24 hours-a-day medical guidance to
Grapevine Fire Department paramedics by phone and in person. Dr.
Justin Northeim will be the principle contact with BEST EMS.
Dr. Northeim is an Emergency Department physician at Baylor Scott &
White Medical Center at Grapevine. BEST EMS currently provides
Medical Control Services to numerous fire departments.
The Texas Department of State Health Services requires all paramedics to
receive a minimum of 144 hours of continuing education every four years.
This contract provides the necessary CE curriculum to retain both Texas
and National Registry Certifications at every level. Continuing education is
provided monthly with lecture and hands-on scenarios. The contract also
covers the cost of cadaver labs for additional training opportunities.
This procurement will be made in accordance with Local Government
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a) (4),
professional services. The contract is for an initial one-year period with
annual one-year renewal options.
Staff recommends approval.
JS/TM