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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PHOENIX
AND
THE CITY OF EL MIRAGE
FOR FIRE SERVICE TRAINING
Phoenix Contract No. _____________
El Mirage Contract No. _____________
This Intergovernmental Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into this ____ day of
_____________, 2021, by and between the City of Phoenix, for and on behalf of the
Phoenix Fire Department (“the City”), and the City of El Mirage, for and on behalf of the
El Mirage Fire Department (“the Agency”). Throughout this Agreement, the City and the
Agency individually may be referred to as “Party” and may be referred to collectively as
“Parties” to this Agreement.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City Manager of Phoenix, is authorized and empowered by provisions of
the City Charter to execute contracts; and,
WHEREAS, the City and the Agency are authorized and empowered to enter into
intergovernmental agreements for the provision of services or for joint or cooperative
action pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) §11-952. The City is also authorized
and empowered pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 2 (i), of the Charter of the City of Phoenix;
and,
WHEREAS, agreements for fire service training and intergovernmental cooperation in
public safety areas, including operations and management of fire and police, or the public
safety related agencies have existed between municipalities and governmental
jurisdictions; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the municipalities, governmental jurisdictions, agencies,
and fire districts participating in this Agreement, to work together for mutual benefit of the
public, Agency’s community and all of the Agency’s personnel; and,
WHEREAS, the Agency desires to participate in Phoenix Fire Department Fire Service
Training in order to more effectively provide emergency fire, medical and other services;
and,
WHEREAS, the City desires the participation of the Agency to more effectively provide
emergency fire, medical and other services; and,
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WHEREAS, Ordinance No. S-47956 dated September 15, 2021 authorized the City to
enter into an agreement with the City of El Mirage for participation in the Phoenix Fire
Department Fire Service Training.
AGREEMENT
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, inducements, covenants,
agreements, conditions and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency which is acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE I. PURPOSE
The Parties desire to enter into this Agreement for the purpose of enabling them to
conduct and participate in fire service training hosted by the City. Fire service training
includes, but is not limited to: Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (ARFF) Certification Training,
Firefighter Recruit Training, Fire Inspector Training, Hazardous Material Technical (HZM)
Certification Training, EMT/Paramedic Recertification Training (CORE), and Technical
Rescue Technician (TRT) Certification Training, and follow-on required continuing
education.
ARTICLE II. STATEMENT OF SERVICES
1.
Fire Service Training:
The City will provide fire service training and follow-on continuing education as
outlined in Exhibit A, Fire Service Training Menu.
2.
Availability of Training:
Nothing in this Agreement creates an obligation or otherwise requires the City to
host training, or to provide an opportunity in any particular training class to the
Agency.
3.
Training Records:
The City will provide original training records for the Agency’s personnel upon the
completion of any training being provided, or upon termination of the Agency
personnel’s attendance in the training program. The City will maintain records of
lesson plans, class rosters, and other documentation common to the class as a
whole when the law, fire service standards, or best practices require or make
reasonable and prudent the preservation of such information.
4.
Equipment and Assistance with Training:
4.1 The City shall specify the equipment and materials ("Required Equipment") that
the Agency must provide to its employees, or that the Agency employees must
have in order to participate in any particular training program. The Agency’s
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employees must have the required equipment as a condition of participation in
the training program.
4.2 Upon reasonable request, the Agency will provide the City with instructors for
assistance. When the Agency has facilities or equipment (e.g., a burn building,
training props, apparatus, etc.) that can facilitate a specific training being
conducted by the City, the Agency will allow the City to use such facilities,
subject to their availability, when it is determined by both Parties to be in their
mutual best interest. Any such contributions by the Agency, to the extent
applicable, will be considered in determining the Training Fees.
5.
Discipline. Academic Requirements and Skill Performance Standards:
5.1 The City reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine whether the
Agency employees are maintaining the minimum requirements necessary to
continue in the training. In the event a student is removed for failure to abide
by training or affiliated training location or vendor academic, ethical, or
disciplinary standards applicable to all fire service training students, the
employing party will remain responsible for full payment of contractual training
fees. Removal from training is apart and independent from whether the
impacted employee is disciplined or terminated by the employing Agency.
5.2 Employees of both Parties shall be subject to the same standards for purposes
of training and academics. In the event that an Agency employee is suspected
of having engaged in misconduct while in training being conducted by the City,
the City shall report the suspected misconduct to the Agency as soon as
practicable. The employing Agency will be responsible for conducting any
appropriate investigation and taking corrective action or discipline.
5.3 The City has the sole responsibility and authority to determine issues relating
to: (1) the curriculum and content of instruction for training; (2) the training
schedule and hours; (3) decisions about whether the Agency’s employees
should remain in the training; (4) the implementation and execution of policies
and procedures applicable to City controlled training and City owned training
locations , (5) the facility and location of site specific training, (6) the assignment
and use of any Agency provided instructors, staff, or equipment.
5.4 The Parties understand and agree that the City will determine the curriculum
for training programs to meet, in part, to satisfy the City standards, which may
include the skill performance standards within the Phoenix Fire Department's
Training Standards. The Agency may request cross-training on the City
materials, the presentation of which shall be provided by the Agency’s
personnel. The Parties further understand and agree that the City will
determine the appropriate location necessary to support training programs
which, in part, satisfy the City standards. Additional training needs beyond the
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City standards, which may require additional time and resources, by way of
separate agreements will be the sole responsibility of the requesting Agency.
5.5 The City will regularly communicate with the Agency on issues that may affect
the ability of an Agency’s employee to successfully complete the training
program, including, but not limited to academics, physical fitness, discipline,
requirements of the Arizona State Fire Marshal and Arizona Department of
Health Services. The City will advise the Agency, as soon as possible, when it
appears that an Agency employee may be subject to being removed from a
City training program.
6.
AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Agency agrees to be responsible for ensuring that their employees sent to the City
premises or training location pursuant to this Agreement meet the following minimum
requirements to receive the training:
6.1 Agency warrants that all Agency employees participating in training are
thoroughly familiar with the type of exercise and physical ability necessary to
participate and represents that, to the best of its knowledge, the health and
physical condition of all Agency employees participating is excellent and that
they are capable of undertaking this training.
6.2 Agency warrants that all Agency employees participating in training are
thoroughly familiar with the type of training being conducted and that their
training and experience is sufficient to undertake this training.
6.3 Agency agrees that prior to receiving City fire training services training or
utilizing a City facility for training, Agency employees must sign and submit an
Assumption of Risk and Release Agreement City of Phoenix Fire Service
Training Form, Exhibit B.
6.4 While on City premises and at any other time or place during which Training
Services or other activity pursuant to this Agreement is being conducted
Agency warrants that employees shall comply with all applicable United States
Federal, State of Arizona, and Local laws, statues and ordinances, and with all
legal and applicable regulations or orders of any governmental department,
board, bureau, or agency, including the City.
6.5 Agency will ensure that Agency employees have required protective gear,
uniforms, or other required equipment for the Training Services.
6.6 Necessary third party agreements: Due to the variety of insurance,
indemnification, background check requirements etc., where training requires
a separate Agreement in order to provide clinical rotations, such as in
Paramedic Training, the Agency will be solely responsible for making sure their
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employees are covered under an agreement with the non-City owned training
site location and the Agency.
For Paramedic Training clinical rotations, the City will provide the necessary
academic instruction. Additionally, the City will assist and track students with
the required record keeping which is reviewed weekly to include patient
assessment areas, skills completed, hours worked, student and preceptor
evaluations and documentation of all patient contacts. City staff available to the
students throughout the clinical training includes the Program Director, Clinical
Coordinator, Program Coordinator and any additional EMS staff assigned to
the paramedic class. Student identification badges, access to electronic record
keeping or paper records for the students to track all of the required hours, skills
and assessments to meet CAAHEP, CoAEMSP and AZDHS requirements will
be provided by the City.
However, the insurance, indemnification, and decisions about agreeing to site
specific background checks and policies will be the responsibility of the Agency,
as evidenced through separate agreements.
ARTICLE III. TERM OF THE AGREEMENT
1.
Term:
This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date referenced above, and shall
continue in force for five-years or until terminated by formal act of the Parties.
2.
Termination and Cancellation:
Either Party at their convenience, by written notice, may terminate this Agreement
in whole or in part by providing thirty days (30) written notice to the other Party. If
this Agreement is terminated, the Agency, will be liable under the provisions of this
contract for services and material rendered and accepted. In addition, the Parties
acknowledge that this Agreement is subject to the cancellation by either party
pursuant to the provisions of A.R.S. § 38-511. Upon cancellation or termination of
this Agreement, each party will retain ownership of their solely provided property for
the purposes of disposing of property on termination.
ARTICLE IV. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.
Governing Law; Forum; Venue:
This Agreement is executed and delivered in the State of Arizona, and the
substantive laws of the State of Arizona (without reference to choice of law
principles) will govern its interpretation and enforcement. Any action brought to
interpret or enforce any provision of this Agreement that cannot be administratively
resolved, or otherwise related to or arising from this Agreement, will be commenced
and maintained in the state or federal courts in the State of Arizona, Maricopa
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County, and each of the Parties, to the extent permitted by law, consents to
jurisdiction and venue in such courts for such purposes.
2.
Implied Terms:
Each and every provision of law and any clause required by law to be in this
Agreement shall be read and enforced as though it were included herein, and, if
through mistake or otherwise, any such provision is not inserted, or is not correctly
inserted, then upon the application of either Party, the Agreement shall be amended
to make such insertion or correction.
3.
Entire Agreement; No Waiver; Amendment:
This Agreement is intended by the undersigned Parties as the final expression of
their agreement and is intended to be the complete and exclusive statement of the
terms of the agreement between the Parties. No course of prior dealings between
the Parties and no usage in the trade shall be relevant to supplement or explain any
term used in this Agreement. Acceptance or acquiescence in a course of
performance rendered under this Agreement shall not be relevant to determine the
meaning of this Agreement even though the accepting or acquiescing Party has
knowledge of the nature of the performance and the opportunity to object. Any delay
or failure to exercise or enforce any right, power, privilege, or remedy under this
Agreement by a Party may not be deemed a waiver, release, or modification of the
requirements of this Agreement or any of its terms or provisions by that Party. This
Agreement may not be modified or amended except in a writing signed by both
Parties.
4.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996:
The Parties certify that each is familiar with the requirements of HIPAA, as amended
by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH
Act) of 2009, and accompanying regulations and will comply with all applicable
HIPAA requirements in the course of this Agreement. The Parties warrant that each
will cooperate in the course of performance of the Agreement so that the Parties will
be in compliance with HIPAA.
5.
Third-Party Beneficiary Clause:
The Parties expressly agree that this Agreement is neither intended by any of its
provisions to create any third Party beneficiary, nor to authorize anyone not a Party
to this Agreement to maintain a suit for personal injuries or property damage
pursuant to the terms or provisions of this Agreement.
6.
Fund Appropriation Contingency:
The Parties understand that the continuation of this Agreement is subject to the
budget of the Parties providing for the associated expenditures. The Parties cannot
assure that the funding for this Agreement will be approved in the future. In such
event, either Party may terminate this Agreement.
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7.
No Joint Venture:
No term or provision in this Agreement is intended to create a partnership, joint
venture or agency arrangement between any of the Parties.
8.
Assignment and Delegation:
Neither this Agreement, nor any of its rights or obligations, may be transferred or
assigned by either Party without the prior written consent of both Parties. Any
attempt to assign this Agreement without prior written consent will be void and may
result in penalties up to and including termination of the Agreement.
9.
Independent Contractor Status:
To the extent required by law, the Parties agree that neither Party shall be deemed
to be an employee or agent of the other Party to this Agreement and that the
relationship created by this Agreement is that of independent contractors. To the
extent applicable by law, neither Agency nor any of Agency’s agents, employees or
helpers will be deemed to be the employee, agent, or servant of the City.
10. Workers’ Compensation:
To the extent required by law, and pursuant to A.R.S. §23-1022(D), for the purposes
of workers’ compensation coverage, all employees of each Party covered by this
Agreement shall be deemed to be an employee of all Parties. The agency which
regularly employs an employee entitled to workers’ compensation arising out of work
associated with this Agreement shall be the agency solely liable for payment of all
workers’ compensation and related benefits.
11. Severability:
The provisions of this Contract are severable to the extent that any provision or
application held to be invalid shall not affect any other provision or application of the
Contract which shall remain in effect without the invalid provision or application.
12. Compliance with Laws:
The Parties will comply with all existing and subsequently enacted federal, state and
local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations that are, or become applicable to this
Agreement. If a subsequently enacted law imposes substantial additional costs, a
request for an amendment may be submitted pursuant to this Agreement.
13. Drug Free Workplace:
The Parties will comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and will permit
inspection of its personnel records to verify such compliance. A Party’s breach of
the above-mentioned warranty shall be deemed a material breach of the Agreement
and may result in the termination of the Agreement.
14. Immigration Requirements:
To the extent applicable by law, the Parties will comply with the Immigration Reform
and Control Act of 1986 (“IRCA”) and will permit inspection of its personnel records
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to verify such compliance. To the extent applicable under A.R.S. § 41-4401, each
Party warrants compliance with all federal immigration laws and regulations that
relate to its employees and compliance with the E-verify requirements under A.R.S.
§ 23-214(A). Each Party has the right to inspect the papers of the other Parties
participating in this Agreement to ensure compliance with this paragraph. A Party’s
breach of the above-mentioned warranty shall be deemed a material breach of the
Agreement and may result in the termination of the Agreement.
15. Legal Worker Requirements:
To the extent applicable by law, the Agency is prohibited by Arizona Revised
Statutes § 41-4401 from awarding an agreement to any organization who fails, or
whose subcontractors fail, to comply with Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-214(A).
Therefore, the City shall ensure that:
15.1 To the extent applicable by law, each subcontractor the City uses warrants their
compliance with all federal immigration laws and regulations that relate to their
employees and their compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes § 23-214,
15.2 To the extent applicable by law, a breach of warranty will be deemed a material
breach of the Agreement and is subject to termination of the Agreement by the
Agency.
15.3 To the extent applicable by law, the Agency will have the legal right to inspect
the papers of the City and any contractor or subcontractor who work(s) on this
Agreement to ensure that the contractor or subcontractor is complying with this
Section.
16. Confidentiality and Data Security:
16.1 All data, regardless of form, including originals, images and reproductions,
prepared by, obtained by, or transmitted to the Agency from the City in
connection with this Agreement is confidential, proprietary information owned
by the City. Except as specifically provided in this Agreement, the Agency will
not disclose data generated in the performance of the Services to any third
person without the prior written consent of the City Manager, or his/her
designee.
16.2 Personal identifying information, financial account information, or restricted City
information, whether electronic format or hard copy, must be secured and
protected at all times to avoid unauthorized access. At a minimum, Agency
must encrypt and/or password protect electronic files. This includes data saved
to laptop computers, computerized devices or removable storage devices.
When personal identifying information, financial account information, or
restricted City information, regardless of its format, is no longer necessary, the
information must be redacted or destroyed through appropriate and secure
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methods that ensure the information cannot be viewed, accessed, or
reconstructed.
16.3 In the event that data collected or obtained by the Agency in connection with
this Agreement is believed to have been compromised, Agency will notify the
City Privacy Officer immediately. Agency agrees to reimburse the City for any
costs incurred by the City to investigate potential breaches of this data and,
where applicable, the cost of notifying individuals who may be impacted by the
breach.
16.4 Agency agrees that the requirements of this Section will be incorporated into
all subcontractor/sub consultant agreements entered into by the Agency. It is
further agreed that a violation of this Section will be deemed to cause
irreparable harm that justifies injunctive relief in court. A violation of this Section
may result in immediate termination of this Agreement without notice.
16.5 The obligations of Agency under this Section will survive the termination of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE V. PAYMENTS
1.
Payment and Fees:
Agency will pay the amount identified in the Fire Service Training Menu, Exhibit A,
for each Agency employee that attends training. This amount may be adjusted at
the discretion of the Phoenix Fire Chief based on Agency's contribution to the
training through the provision of non-monetary resources such as facilities and
personnel, recruit training officers, and other factors listed for non-monetary
resources.
2.
Invoicing:
Phoenix Fire Department will invoice Agency, per training class under this
Agreement. Agency shall remit all payments to the City of Phoenix Fire Department
within thirty (30) calendar days of the invoice date (the "Due Date"). If Agency's
payment is not received with five (5) days after the Due Date, Phoenix may exercise
its right to terminate this Agreement.
3.
Fees for Non-Monetary Resources:
3.1 In establishing the Training Fee, the Parties may consider the nature and
duration of the training; additional expenses associated with Agency’s
participation in the training; non-monetary contributions by the Agency in
facilities, personnel, or equipment; and the experience, value, and goodwill
inherent in the Parties training together. The City’s Fire Chief has the discretion
to waive fees, in whole or part, for the Agency when it is in the best interest of
the City.
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ARTICLE VI. INDEMNIFICATION
1.
Indemnification and Claims Release:
1.1 The Agency acknowledges that participating in the Training Services is
dangerous and includes the inherent and hazardous risks, including, but not
limited to, the risk of serious injury, illness, death, burns, dismemberment, or
permanent disability to Agency or Agency’s employees.
1.2 Indemnification:
Each party (as “Indemnitor”) agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless
the other party (as “Indemnitee”) from and against any and all claims, losses,
liability, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) (“Claims”),
but only to the extent that such Claims which result in vicarious/derivative
liability to the Indemnitee are caused by the act, omission, negligence,
misconduct, or other fault of the Indemnitor, its officers, officials, agents,
employees, or volunteers.
Each party must use its best efforts to cause all contractors (each an “Additional
Indemnitor”) to indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless the other party from
and against any and all Claims caused, or alleged to be caused, in whole or in
part, by the negligent or willful acts or omissions of the Additional Indemnitor
[and persons for whom they are vicariously liable].
Indemnifications Survive. The provisions of this Agreement wherein a Party
has explicitly indemnified the other Party shall survive the expiration or earlier
termination of this Agreement.
ARTICLE VII. NOTICES
1.
Any notice, consent, or other communication (“notice”) required or permitted under
this Agreement must be in writing and either delivered in person, sent by facsimile
transmission, deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, or deposited with any commercial air courier
or express service addressed as follows:
If to City:
If to Contractor:
Phoenix Fire Department
150 S. 12th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Attn: Kara Kalkbrenner
Phoenix Fire Chief
Telephone: (602) 256-3189
Agency
13601 North El Mirage Road
El Mirage, AZ 85335
Attn: Michael R. Long
El Mirage Fire Chief
Telephone: (623) 583-7968
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Fax: (602) 262-4429
Fax: (623) 583-8257
Notice will be deemed received at the time it is personally served or, on the day it is
sent by facsimile transmission or, upon deposit with any commercial air courier or
express service or, if mailed, ten (10) days after the notice is deposited in the United
States mail as provided above. Either Party may change its mailing address, fax
number, or the contact information for the person to receive notice by notifying the
other Party as provided herein. Notice sent by facsimile transmission must also be
sent by regular mail to the recipient at the above address. This requirement for
duplicate notice is not intended to change the effective date of the notice sent by
facsimile transmission.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed as provided below. Further, in
signing this Agreement, the signatories below affirm and attest that they are authorized
to execute this Agreement on behalf of their respective Party.
CITY OF PHOENIX, a municipal corporation
ED ZUERCHER, City Manager
By: ____________________________
Kara Kalkbrenner
Fire Chief
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Acting City Attorney
CITY OF EL MIRAGE, a municipal corporation
By: ____________________________
J. Crystal Dyches
City Manager
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk, El Mirage
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
City Attorney, El Mirage
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In accordance with A.R.S. §11-952 (D), this Agreement has been reviewed by the
undersigned who determined that it is in appropriate form and is within the powers and
authority of the respective parties.
CITY OF PHOENIX
By:
Sandra Hunter
Assistant Chief Counsel
Date:
CITY OF EL MIRAGE
By:
City Attorney
Date:
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EXHIBIT A - FIRE SERVICE TRAINING MENU
Students who have taken the initial training class from the Phoenix Fire Department will receive
the corresponding continuing education classes, for that course, at no additional charge.
Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (ARFF) Certification Training
Course Overview
Description
Scope
Students will study a curriculum required pursuant to the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 139.319. Students will
learn skills needed to safely perform at Sky Harbor International
Airport to include but not limited to:
Airport Familiarization, Aircraft Familiarization, Aircraft Rescue
Fire Fighter (ARFF) Safety, Emergency Communications,
Apparatus, Agents, Aircraft Evacuation, Tactics and Strategy,
Adaptive Structure, Cargo – Hazards, Emergency Plan, Airport
Movement Area, Drivers Training, Annual Live Burn, Annual
Escort Badging.
This training will utilize the Incident Management/Unified
Command structure and provide structure for working with our
Aviation Partners.
Course Length
2 Classroom Weeks, 80 Hours – M – F 0800 – 1700
2 additional driver training days – 0800 – 1700
Optional Live Burn Day (1 day per student) – 0800-1700
Testing/Certification
Students will be evaluated and tested on their knowledge, skills
and abilities throughout the course. Skill and performance
evaluations are completed during the Live Burn Exercise and
Drivers Training portion of the class.
Students must complete a written examination at the end of the
80-hour course with a passing score of 75%.
Engineers will be required to complete additional Drivers
Training with the Drivers Training Captain at the end of the 80-
hour course.
Students will be required to complete a Live Burn Exercise at
the end of the 80-hour course to become ARFF Certified.
Students must attend 100% of the class, Live Burn and Drivers
Training to be certified.
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Cost
Base cost - $1,340.00
Base cost with optional live burn - $1,840.00
EMT/Paramedic Recertification Training (CORE)
Course Overview
Description
Overview
This is a recertification course designed to meet State
requirements for recertification of EMT's and Paramedic's.
The EMCT is an individual who has been certified in Arizona as
an Emergency Medical Technician and/or a Paramedic. The
EMCT is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to
provide basic and advanced emergency medical care for critical
and emergent patients who access the emergency medical
system. These individuals possess the complex knowledge and
skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation.
The Core program meets and exceeds the requirements set
forth for recertification by national, state, local organizations for
these individuals to provide the highest level of care to our
community.
The Core recertification program recertifies individuals through
the American Heart Association, in Basic Life Support,
Advanced Life Support and Pediatric Life Support.
The Core recertification process provides individuals with the
latest updates and resources from PFD Emergency Medical
Services:
Recertifying members in service delivery with a specialized
educational approach geared towards meeting the needs of the
communities we serve: Assists us with fielding questions,
changes and issues from the field in a timelier manner; Aids
with dealing any discrepancies or immediate needs/issues that
must be addressed as soon as possible; Identify and respond to
community needs that demand high level training and customer
service.
CORE is purposely scheduled to assist members with
remaining certified while creating minimal impact on
deployment and staffing.
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Linked Target
Capabilities
▪ EMS System- Applies fundamental knowledge of the EMS
system, safety/well-being of the EMCT, and medical/legal
and ethical issues to the provision of emergency care
▪ Research- Applies fundamental knowledge of the EMS
system, safety/well-being of the EMCT, and medical/legal
and ethical issues to the provision of emergency care.
▪ Workforce Safety and Wellness-Applies fundamental
knowledge of the EMS system, safety/well-being of the
EMCT, and medical/legal and ethical issues to the provision
of emergency care.
▪ Documentation- Applies fundamental knowledge of the EMS
system, safety/well-being of the EMT/Paramedic, and
medical/legal and ethical issues to the provision of
emergency care. Review of the Documentation Tool Guide,
PFD Volume 12, and PFD Treatment Guidelines.
▪ EMS System Communication- Applies fundamental
knowledge of the EMS system, safety/well-being of the
EMCT, medical/legal and ethical issues to the provision of
emergency care.
▪ Medical/Legal and Ethics- Applies fundamental knowledge
of the EMS system, safety/well-being of the EMCT,
medical/legal and ethical issues to the provision of
emergency care.
▪ Anatomy and Physiology- Applies fundamental knowledge of
the anatomy and function of all human systems to the
practice of EMS.
▪ Medical Terminology- Uses foundational anatomical and
medical terms and abbreviations in written and oral
communication with colleagues and other health care
professionals.
▪ Disease profiles and Pathophysiology- Applies fundamental
knowledge of the pathophysiology of respiration and
perfusion to patient assessment and management.
▪ Pharmacology- Applies fundamental knowledge of the
medications that the EMCT may assist/administer to a
patient during a medical emergency.
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▪ Airway Management/Respiration- Applies knowledge
(fundamental depth, foundational breadth) of anatomy and
physiology to patient assessment and management in order
to ensure a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation,
and respiration for patients of all ages.
▪ Patient Assessment- Applies scene information and patient
assessment findings (scene size-up, primary and secondary
assessment, patient history, reassessment) to guide
emergency medical management.
▪ Medical Emergencies- Applies fundamental knowledge to
provide basic and advanced emergency care and
transportation based on assessment findings for an acutely
ill patient with medical emergencies.
▪ Trauma/Shock- Applies fundamental knowledge to provide
basic and advanced emergency care and transportation
based on assessment findings for an acutely injured patient
with traumatic emergencies.
▪ OB/GYN- Applies a fundamental knowledge of growth,
development, aging and assessment findings to provide
basic and advanced emergency care and transportation for
a patient with special needs in obstetrics and individuals with
pregnancies.
▪ Pediatric and Neonatal emergencies- Applies a fundamental
knowledge of growth, development, aging and assessment
findings to provide basic and advanced emergency care and
transportation for a pediatric patient, and patients with
special needs.
▪ Geriatrics- Applies a fundamental knowledge of growth,
development, aging and assessment findings to provide
basic and advanced emergency care and transportation for
the elderly/geriatric patient, and elderly patients with special
needs.
Scope
The EMCT is an allied health professional whose primary focus
is to provide basic and advanced emergency medical care for
critical and emergent patients who access the emergency
medical system. This individual possesses the complex
knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and
transportation.
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EMCT function as part of a comprehensive EMS response,
under medical oversight. EMCT can perform interventions with
the basic and advanced equipment with in their system. The
EMCT is a link from the scene into the health care system.
Course Length
1 day, 8hrs. Held on Monday's and Friday's 0800-1700.
Prerequisites must be completed prior to attending class.
Delivery Options
▪ Complete: In a Classroom setting utilizing Video content,
PowerPoint presentation and multiple skills application.
▪ Partial: Utilizing all AHA and CORE video content. Once
completed, members will be tested on individual skills at
battalion office in a small group setting.
▪ Train-the-Trainer: Required Prior: previous teaching
experience, Instructor certifications and in good standing
with in Phoenix Fire Department.
▪ Skills Instructor: Follow another instructor for each skill and
demonstrate a "Teach Back" at mastery level prior to
becoming a skills instructor.
▪ Lead Instructor: Follow a lead instructor with classroom
instruction and management. Upon following a lead
instructor, the member will Lead the Core classroom with
another lead, assisting the trainee to mastery.
Target Audience
Fire Service, Hazardous Materials, Law Enforcement,
Emergency Medical Services, Public Works
Prerequisites
▪ Current AZ DHS EMT certification
▪ Current AZ DHS Paramedic certification
▪ RN, PA and/or MD/DO
▪ Current:
• American Heart Association (AHA) — BLS Health
Care Provider certification
AND (For Paramedic, RN, PA, MD and DO)
• American Heart Association (AHA) — Advanced Life
Support provider certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) — Pediatric Life
Support provider certification
▪ All AHA video modules completed with certificates.
▪ All state required CE's completed for EMT's and
▪ Paramedic's
▪ EMT- 24 CE hrs.
▪ Paramedic — 48 CE hrs.
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▪ Must be in Uniform!
Testing/Certification EMCT members, during the testing process, will demonstrate
competence in a wide range of emergency care skills.
Members will show competence in the following skills during
testing: patient assessment/management of a trauma patient,
patient assessment/management of a medical patient,
assessment/management of cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac arrest
management/AED utilization, basic and advance
airway/ventilation management of an apneic patient, long bone
fracture immobilization, joint dislocation immobilization, traction
splinting, bleeding control/shock management, upper airway
adjuncts and suction, bag-valve-mask ventilation with
supplemental oxygen, and supplemental oxygen administration
to a breathing patient.
Members will show competency in Pediatric, Adult and Geriatric
patient management. The course will be geared towards a team
based setting with advance and basic level practitioners.
Members will take written exams covering all course objectives.
Exams will be American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and
PALS. A passing score of 80% must be obtained.
Upon completion of Psychomotor skills and written testing,
members must demonstrate that they have completed the
required number of CE hours, a OHS application, class and
AHA rosters, and AHA evaluation prior to recertification.
Evaluation Strategy
Practical Skills will be assessed through various skills
worksheets for each medical scenario from American Heart
Association.
Instructor
Certification and
Qualification
▪ 2 years as a EMT or Paramedic
▪ Good standing with in EMS, Phoenix Fire Department and
▪ AZ OHS
▪ Understanding and knowledge of all Standing Guidelines,
▪ SOP's and Volume 12
▪ NREMT Skills Examiner instructor
▪ EDU 250 (from the College)
▪ Current:
▪ BLS instructor card
▪ ACLS instructor card
▪ PALS instructor card
Cost
$200 per student
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Firefighter Recruit Training (14 Week Recruit Training Academy)
Course Overview
Description
Overview
The Phoenix Fire Department Recruit Training Academy is
conducted over a minimum of 14 weeks with 550 hours of
training and meets the requirements of the Regional Automatic
Aid IGA.
Scope
Over the course of the firefighter recruit academy the following
skills will be covered:
▪ Physical Fitness
▪ Peer Support
▪ EMS Training
▪ Haz Mat / Special Ops
▪ Vehicle Safety
▪ Fireground Skills
o SCBA
o Hose Lays
o Search & Rescue
o Ventilation
o Forcible Entry
o Hose Management
o Ground Ladders
▪ Live Fire Training
o Intro to Heat
o Flashover
o Functional Burns
o Car Fires
▪ Ladder Functions
o Extrication
o Salvage & Overhaul
o Commercial Ventilation
▪ Building Construction
▪ High Rise
▪ Fireground Survival
▪ Power & Hand Tools
▪ Communications
▪ Tactics
▪ Utilities
▪ Violent Incident Training
▪ Extinguishers
▪ Cancer Awareness & prevention
▪ Safety
▪ Professional Standards
▪ Firefighter Survival
▪ Urban Interface
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▪ Mental Health / Peer Support
Course Length
14-16 weeks (dependent on City Holidays)
550 Hours - M-F 0700-1600
Prerequisites
Arizona State EMT
IAFF Certified CPAT
CPR Certification:
▪ American Heart Association (AHA) - Health Care Provider
▪ American Red Cross (ARC) - CPR for the Professional
Rescuer
▪ National Safety Council (NSC) – Equivalent Qualification
Testing/Certification
Students will be evaluated and tested on their knowledge, skills
and abilities throughout the academy. At the end of the recruit
training academy recruits that have not previously obtained
Arizona State Firefighter 1 & 2 certification will be required to
complete that testing process.
The Arizona Center for Fire Service excellence administers the
test including practical skills evaluations and a written exam.
Upon completion of that exam, recruits will be Firefighter 1 & 2
certified. Upon completion of the recruit academy recruits
become Probationary Firefighters and work under the
supervision of a Field Training Officer for up to 9 months.
Evaluation Strategy
Practical Skills will be assessed through skills evaluations via
iPad and a training database. Results are shared with recruits.
Instructor
Certification
The Phoenix Fire Recruit Training Academy is taught by
Regional Fire Captains and subject matter experts in not more
than a 4 to 1 student/instructor ratio. It is recommended for
instructors to obtain EDU250 from the MCCCD and Fire
Instructor 1 certification.
Cost
$4,500 per recruit
If a participating regional City sends a Recruit Training Officer
for the length of the academy the price for up to 2 recruits will
be waived.
Fire Inspector Training
Course Overview
Description
Scope
Over the course of the training program, candidates will learn
the skills needed to perform a complete, holistic inspection from
start to finish.
They will also learn records and code research, how to create
comprehensive inspection notices, conducting technical plan
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review, customer service delivery skills, creating and
maintaining inspection data reports and the citation process.
Course Length
16 weeks, 640 Hours - M-F 0730-1600
Testing
Upon the completion of each chapter, a quiz will be
administered. There will also be a mid-term exam and final
exam during the didactic portion of the program.
Minimum passing score for all quizzes and tests will be 80%.
The filed internship will be comprised of Pass/Fail practical
skills stations.
Cost
$1500 per candidate
Hazardous Material Technical (HZM) Certification Training
Course Overview
Description
Scope
Over the course of the program, students will learn the skills
needed to safely perform Hazardous Material Technician level
response in accordance with OSHA CFR29 1910.120 and NFPA
472 & 1072.
The objectives of the course are to teach participants:
▪ to classify, identify, and verify known and unknown material
by using field survey instruments and equipment;
▪ to select and use the proper chemical protective clothing
provided to the hazardous materials Technician;
▪ to understand hazard and risk assessment techniques for
Hazmat and CBRNE environments;
▪ to be able to perform advanced control, containment, and/or
confinement operations within the capabilities of the
resources and personal protective equipment available;
▪ to develop incident action plans within the parameters of
the incident command system.
Course Length
5 Weeks, 200 Hours - M-F 0800-1700
Prerequisite
Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations
Testing/Certification
Students will be evaluated and tested on their knowledge, skills
and abilities throughout the course. Skill and performance
evaluations are included in the daily breakdown within the course
pertaining to the skills being learned.
Students must complete a written examination at the conclusion
of the following module with a passing score of 75%:
▪
Chemistry
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At the conclusion of the entire Hazardous Materials
Technician program, students must complete a written
examination covering all course objectives in accordance with
IFSAC accreditation standards.
A passing grade of 75%, as well as successful completion of all
skill check-offs is required by each student in order to complete
the course.
Cost
$4500 per student
Initial Paramedic Training
Course Overview
Description
Scope
Throughout the course of the Paramedic training program, the
student will learn the knowledge and skills needed to safely and
proficiently provide basic and advanced emergency medical
care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who
access the emergency medical system. Paramedics function as
part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical
oversight. Paramedics can perform interventions with the basic
and advanced equipment with in their system. The paramedic
is a link from the scene into the health care system.
Course Length
10 Months, 1282 hours.
Class meets Tuesday, Wednesday &Thursday 0900-1800
Testing/Certification
Students will demonstrate competence in the following skills
during testing: patient assessment/management of a trauma
patient, patient assessment/management of a medical patient,
assessment/management of cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac arrest
management/AED utilization, basic and advance
airway/ventilation management of an apneic patient, long bone
fracture immobilization, joint dislocation immobilization, traction
splinting, bleeding control/shock management, upper airway
adjuncts and suction, bag-valve-mask ventilation with
supplemental oxygen, and supplemental oxygen administration
to a breathing patient. Students will show competency in
Pediatric, Adult and Geriatric patient management.
Students will take written, computer generated and skills
examinations covering all course objectives. A passing score of
80% must be obtained.
Upon successful completion of the PFD Paramedic Training
Program, students are eligible to take the NREMT Psychomotor
test and the NREMT CAT test.
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Upon successful completion of NREMT examinations, students
receive their Arizona and National Paramedic certifications
Additional Certifications awarded during paramedic training
▪ Certificate of Completion from Phoenix College
▪ ACLS certification
▪ PALS certification
▪ TECC Certification
Cost
$5,000 Per Student
Technical Rescue Technician (TRT) Certification Training
Course Overview
Description
Scope
Over the course of the program, students will learn the skills
needed to safely perform rescue operations in the following
areas of expertise:
▪ Rope Rescue
▪ Confined Space Search and Rescue
▪ Trench and Excavation Search and Rescue
▪ Structural Collapse
▪ Swiftwater Rescue
▪ Vehicle and Machinery Rescue
▪ Helicopter Rescue Operations
This training will utilize the Incident Management/Unified
Command structure to assess a technical rescue hazard within
the response area, identify the level of operational capability,
and establish operational criteria.
Course Length
5 Weeks, 200 Hours - M-F 0800-1700
Testing/Certification
Students will be evaluated and tested on their knowledge, skills
and abilities throughout the course. Skill and performance
evaluations are included in the daily breakdown within the
course pertaining to the skills being learned.
Students must complete also a written examination at the
conclusion of the following modules with a passing score of
80%:
▪ Confined Space Rescue
▪ Trench Rescue
▪ Structural Collapse
In addition, at the conclusion of the entire Technical Rescue
Technician program, students must complete a written
examination covering all course objectives. A passing grade of
80%, as well as successful completion of all skill check-offs is
required by each student in order to complete the course.
Cost
$4500 per student
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EXHIBIT B - ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE AGREEMENT
ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE AGREEMENT
CITY OF PHOENIX FIRE SERVICE TRAINING
THIS IS A RELEASE OF LEGAL RIGHTS – READ AND UNDERSTAND
BEFORE SIGNING
I,
hereby agree as follows:
1.
Risk of Activity. I understand that participation in training exercises (‘Activities”) with
the City of Phoenix and its affiliated training vendors (“City”), at the City and or
affiliated vendor locations (“Site(s)) involves inherent risk of physical injury and
illness associated with and arising out of my presence at the Site and participation
in the Activities. I have made my own investigation of these risks and fully accept
these risks. I am thoroughly familiar with the type of exercise and physical ability
necessary to attempt the Training. I represent that to the best of my knowledge my
health and physical condition are excellent and that I am physically capable of
participating in Training. I understand that the Training is dangerous and includes
the risk of serious injury, burns, illness, death, or permanent disability. I
acknowledge that any injuries that I sustain may be compounded by negligent
emergency response or rescue operations of the City. I am knowingly and
voluntarily participating in the Training with an understanding of the risks involved
and hereby agree to accept and assume any and all risks of injury, illness, death,
or permanent disability I incur, whether caused by the City or otherwise.
2.
Waiver of Liability. I understand the City is not responsible for any injury or loss I
may suffer while participating in Activities at the Site. I hereby completely and
unconditionally release and forever discharge City, its officials, officers, employees,
agents, and all other participants, from all injury, loss, damage, accident, delay, or
expense, arising out of any Activities at the Site.
3.
Health and Safety.
a. I have consulted with a medical doctor with regard to my personal medical
needs. There are no health-related reasons or conditions precluding or
restricting my participation in Activities at the Site.
b. I have arranged, through insurance, or otherwise, to meet any and all needs for
payment of medical costs while I participate in Activities at the Site. I
acknowledge and understand City is not obligated to attend to any of my
medical or medication needs, and I assume all risk and responsibility therefrom.
If I require medical treatment or hospital care during the Activities, City is not
responsible for the cost or quality of such treatment or care.
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c. Subject to medical decision-making capacity, I acknowledge and understand
City may, but is not obligated to, take any action it considers warranted under
the circumstances regarding my health and safety. I agree to pay all
expenses related thereto and release City from any liability for any actions
taken.
4.
Standard of Conduct. I agree to comply with all City’s rules, standards, and
instructions while a participant in Activities at the Site, including but not limited to,
the City of Phoenix Fire Department Rules and Regulations, as amended. I waive
and release all claims against City for my failure to remain under the supervision
of City personnel or to comply with such rules, standards, and instructions.
5.
Assumption of Risk and Release of Claims. Knowing the risks described above,
and in consideration of being permitted to participate in Activities at the Site, I
agree, on behalf of myself, family, heirs, and personal representative(s), to assume
all risks and responsibilities surrounding my participation in Activities at the Site. To
the maximum extent permitted by law, I release and indemnify City, its officials,
officers, employees, and agents, from and against any present or future claim, loss,
or liability for injury to person or property which I may suffer, or for which I may be
liable to any other person, during my participation in Activities at the Site, including
periods in transit to or from the Site.
6.
INDEMNITY:
I
SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY,
AND HOLD HARMLESS
RELEASEES AGAINST ANY AND ALL LOSSES, DAMAGES, LIABILITIES,
DEFICIENCIES, CLAIMS, ACTIONS, JUDGMENTS, SETTLEMENTS, INTEREST,
AWARDS, PENALTIES, FINES, COSTS, OR EXPENSES OF WHATEVER KIND,
INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES, FEES AND THE COSTS OF
ENFORCING ANY RIGHT TO INDEMNIFICATION UNDER THIS AGREEMENT,
AND THE COST OF PURSUING ANY INSURANCE PROVIDERS, INCURRED BY
THE INDEMNIFIED PARTY ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM ANY
CLAIM OF A THIRD- PARTY RELATED TO MY PARTICIPATION IN THE
TRAINING. THE INDEMNITY PROVIDED FOR IN THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL NOT
APPLY TO ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR
WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF THE REALEASEES, IN INSTANCES WHERE SUCH
GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT CAUSES PERSONAL OR
BODILY INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. IN THE EVENT I AND THE
RELEASEES ARE FOUND JOINTLY LIABLE BY A COURT OF COMPETENT
JURISDICTION, LIABILITY SHALL BE APPORTIONED COMPARATIVELY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA.
7.
No Joint Venture: I understand that no term or provision in this Agreement is
intended to create a partnership, joint venture or agency arrangement between any
of the Parties. I further understand that neither Party shall be deemed to be an
employee or agent of the other Party to this Agreement. To the extent applicable by
law, I will not be deemed to be the employee, agent, or servant of the City. I
understand that where I am included as a “student” that does not deem me to be an
employee or agent of the City.
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8.
Workers Compensation: For the purposes of workers’ compensation coverage, the
agency which regularly employs an employee entitled to workers’ compensation
arising out of work associated with this Waiver shall be the agency solely liable for
payment of all approved workers’ compensation and related benefits.
9.
If any one or more of the provisions in this waiver are determined to be invalid, illegal,
or unenforceable, it shall not affect any other provision of this waiver, and this waiver
shall be construed as if such invalid provision had never been contained in this
waiver. In any legal action in connection with this waiver, the exclusive venue shall
be in the courts of Maricopa County, Arizona and this waiver shall be construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona.
I have carefully read this Release Form and sign it voluntarily. No representations,
statements, inducements, oral or written, apart from the foregoing written statement,
have been made. This agreement shall become effective only upon receipt by City and
shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona
including City’s Charter and Municipal Ordinances. Venue for any action relating to or
arising out of this agreement shall be in the Court for the City and County of Maricopa.
Executed on this date
By
Printed Name as Individual
Signature
Witness Printed Name Witness
Signature
Name of Department or Agency