TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Fire
Adrian Sheppard, Fire Chief
425-556-2201
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Fire
Jim Whitney
Deputy Fire Chief
TITLE:
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Ambulance Services Agreement with Tri-Med Ambulance, LLC
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The proposed ambulance services agreement replaces a previous agreement, recently terminated by American Medical Response (AMR), that had been in place for over a decade. The new agreement establishes a coordinated Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance service framework between Tri-Med Ambulance, LLC and multiple Zone 1 agencies. King County Fire District 27 (Fall City) will serve as the lead agency for this agreement. It ensures consistent, reliable ambulance services across jurisdictions, including Bothell, Fall City, Eastside Fire & Rescue, Kirkland, Redmond, Shoreline, and Snoqualmie, while maintaining performance standards and accountability measures.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
This agreement replaces the long-standing AMR agreement, maintaining service continuity and improving integration. The provider-paid model includes a monthly administrative fee of $7,500 to the lead agency, adjusted annually based on CPI. Quality assurance measures include comprehensive performance metrics, response time requirements, and a detailed liquidated damages framework for service failures. These metrics are reviewed monthly by the lead agency and shared with participating jurisdictions.
Agreement authorized under RCW 52.12.031, which allows fire districts to contract for emergency medical services.
OUTCOMES:
The City benefits from a seamless transition to reliable ambulance services, ensuring coordinated response times,...
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