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MI HR0299

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/15/2010

Primary Sponsor

Fred Durhal

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges the City of Detroit and Detroit Fire Department to increase operational effectiveness of the Detroit Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division
  • Identifies multiple documented failures in Detroit EMS including reduced technician positions, lengthy response times, decommissioned equipment, poorly maintained fleet vehicles, inadequate training, and insufficient emergency cardiac care services
  • Cites 2006 and 2007 audits documenting the unit's loss of effectiveness and notes that 911 dispatch capabilities are a failure
  • Attributes EMS deterioration to administrative and leadership deficiencies beyond financial constraints alone, calling for better decision-making and higher standards of conduct
  • Directs copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Detroit Mayor and City Council

Legislative Description

A resolution to urge the city of Detroit and the Detroit Fire Department to increase the operational effectiveness of the Detroit Emergency Medical Services Division.

Detroit Fire Department

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Urban Policy

6/15/2010

Committee Referrals

Urban Policy6/15/2010

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