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Stryker Power-Load System
Federal Specifications KKK-A-1822F
requires that all ambulances built
after July 2015 will have litter
fasteners and anchorages meeting
SAE standards.
• The Stryker Power-load system satisfies
this requirement
•Cost: $21,000 each
•Recommend adding 1 to each new
ambulance build
•Total Cost in FY16: $84,000
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Cardiac Monitor
Replacement
• Budgeted $125,000 for the Lifepak 15 Lifepak 12
purchase of 4 Lifepak 15 cardiac (Recommended) (Currently Used)
monitors to replace existing
Lifepak 12 monitors purchased
before 2005.
• LP 15 has several critical features
that improve current diagnostic
and treatment capabilities in the
field.
•Possibility of grand funding to
purchase more; in which $125k • CO and Met
could be used toward match • Carbon Monoxide monitoring not
requirement. and Methemoglobin available.
monitoring. •Waveform
•Waveform Capnography not
Capnography available
capabilities •External modem
• Internal Lifenet required (additional
modem equipment and cost)
•$31,250 each •$15,000 each
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EMS
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
SERVICE AREA: PUBLIC SAFETY
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: 911 COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION/911 COORDINATOR PROGRAM
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program consists of a 911 Systems Coordinator, a 911 Addressing
Coordinator and 4 911 Call Takers. The 911 Coordinator Program under the Department of Public Safety is
responsible for the efficient operation of the 911 System in accordance with Florida Statute 365.171 and the
State E911 Plan.
The 911 Addressing Program is responsible for assigning addresses in accordance with Okaloosa County
Property Numbering System Ordinance 91-06. This position also maintains the special needs information in the
911 database.
The 911 Call Takers are responsible for the initial answering of 911 calls in all parts of Okaloosa County
(excluding the City of Crestview) and forwarding the calls to dispatchers of the appropriate agency. They
provide call taking protocols and life safety instructions to callers to ensure the appropriate fire and/or EMS
resources are dispatched.
REVENUE: 911 Coordinator Program is funded within the E-911 Operations Fund. Supporting revenue of
the E-911 Operations Fund are 911 wireless and non-wireless fees, charges for services, and miscellaneous
revenue.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAST YEAR:
Ø Operated and maintained 911 County fiber optic network at all 911 locations.
Ø Maintained County-wide 311 system operations.
Ø Maintained 911 customer record databases of 380,217 records.
Ø Modified/changed/updated 472,055 customer records in 911 databases.
Ø Received 103,320 911 calls.
Ø Maintained equipment for twenty four (24) answering positions at the eight (8) 911 answering locations.
Ø Eliminated maintaining 911 equipment at the Eglin Fire and Security Forces locations.
Ø Established 274 new addresses and 23 new street assignments.
Ø Continued utilization of the Addressing Verification Application with GIS and Growth Management.
Ø Modified/updated street records and address ranges in Master Street Address Guide.
Ø Added 597 special needs records in 911 databases.
Ø Created 30,584 calls in the computer aided dispatch system for Fire and EMS.
Ø Handled 78,943 administrative calls.
PROGRAM GOAL: To maintain county wide 911 emergency system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for
Okaloosa County. Ensuring addresses and street names are correct in accordance with the Master Street
Address Guide and County Ordinance 91-06. To provide emergency communication services to callers
utilizing established protocols and standards and the State E911 Plan as indicated in Florida Statute 365.
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KEY OBJECTIVES:
1. Ensure 911 calls are answered within the first 10 seconds 90% of the time as stated in the State 911 Plan.
2. Update 911 database on a daily basis and notify service providers of all errors promptly.
3. Coordinate testing with service providers to ensure correct location information on 911 and mapping
program.
4. Update Special Needs information in 911 databases within 48 hours of receipt.
5. Conduct initial and recurring training with all 911 answering sites to ensure proper call handling and
efficient use of equipment, including TTY for ADA compliance as stated in the State 911 Plan.
6. Respond to 911 system errors promptly and troubleshoot errors with answering sites and Century Link.
7. Maintain 911 recordings for all emergency calls, providing recordings to public safety agencies and State
Attorney’s Office as stated in Florida Statute 365.171(15).
8. Participate in planning for future expansion and additional future system requirements for the 911 system.
9. Develop 911 educational programs and public training events on the 911 system.
10. Coordinating and assisting with addressing standards with municipalities and USPS through Addressing
Committee.
11. Coordinates modifications of addresses and streets with utility companies, GIS, Planning/Inspections and
other county departments.
12. Responding to all citizen addressing inquiries within 24 hours.
13. Participates as Citizen Information operator in the Emergency Operations Center in disaster situations.
14. Works as needed in 911 Program Office; serves as 911 on-call representative for trouble reporting.
15. Ensure call taking functions according to policy and procedures in accordance with National Academy of
Emergency Dispatch.
16. Monitor and report statistical trends and current conditions for emergency responders and management.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
911 Coordinator
Actual Approved Proposed
Performance Measures
FY13/14 FY14/15 FY15/16
Number of personnel to coordinate 911 program 1 1 1
Input
Number of personnel to deliver 911 Training 1 1 1
Number of Customer Service Records downloaded into 911
380,217 160,000 150,000
Output
Database (*Total reconciliation of records in 13/14*)
Number of 911 Calls received 103,320 106,700 110,000
Percent of Calls answered in 10 seconds or less 90% of the
95% 96% 97%
time
Efficiency
Number of Special Needs entered in database within 48
100% 100% 100%
hours of receipt 95% of time
Percentage of 911 TTY calls answered within 20 seconds
100% 100% 100%
90% of time
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911 Addressing
Actual Approved Proposed
Performance Measures
FY13/14 FY14/15 FY15/16
Number of Employees in Addressing 1 1 1
Input Percent of Time working in Addressing 60% 50% 50%
Percent of Time assisting 911 Office 40% 50% 50%
Number of Addresses Assigned 274 400 420
Output
Number of New Streets Assigned 23 38 48
Number of Special Needs forms entered by 911 Addressing
597 1,000 1,000
Coordinator
Number of Addresses Assigned within three working days
Efficiency
100% 100% 100%
95% of the time
Number of New Streets Assigned within 48 hours once
100% 100% 100%
permit is issued 95% of the time
911 Call Takers
Actual Approved Proposed
Performance Measures
FY13/14 FY14/15 FY15/16
Input
Number of Trained Call Takers
3 4 4
Output Number of 911 Calls Answered by CWP 59,048 61,481 63,914
Percentage of 911 Calls sent to Dispatcher within one
92% 93% 94%
minute or less 85% of the time
Efficiency
Percentage of 911 Calls answered in 10 seconds or less 90%
95% 96% 97%
of the time
Percent of TTY 911 Calls answered in 20 seconds or less
100% 100% 100%
90% of the time
Effectiveness
Quality Assurance Scores equal to 95% or better 96.5% 97 % 97%
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HISTORICAL STAFFING SUMMARY:
Category FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16
Full-time Administrative & Support 6 6 6 6
Total 6 6 6 6
EXPENDITURES:
Expenditures Budget
FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY15/FY16 Increase/
Category Actual Actual Approved Proposed +/- Decrease
Personnel Services $241,881
