Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution approves a five-year contract between the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA) and the City of Madison to establish the parameters for cooperative support between DMA and the Madison Fire Department (MFD) in the provision of emergency medical service support at the Dane County Regional Airport and Truax Field. The City of Madison has contracted with DMA to allow Truax Fire Department to participate under the approved City of Madison Fire Department emergency medical services plan since 2004. Wisconsin DMA will reimburse MFD for medical direction services, training, equipment, and expendable EMS products. The reimbursement will be up to $25,000 in 2026 and allows for annual increases. DMA will be responsible for all costs associated with DMA employee salaries and benefits. No additional city appropriation is required.
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Authorizing an agreement between the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs and the City of Madison for cooperative support in emergency medical services at Dane County Regional Airport and Truax field. (District 12)
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WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA) operates the Truax Fire Department located at Truax Field, City of Madison, Wisconsin and the City of Madison, Wisconsin, a municipal corporation, which operates the City of Madison Fire Department (MFD);
WHEREAS, MFD has contracted with DMA since 2004 to allow Truax Fire Department to participate under the approved City of Madison Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Plan;
WHEREAS, both the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs and the Madison Fire Department wish to continue this cooperative agreement and integration into MFD’s Emergency Medical Service Plan. MFD has an approved Emergency Medical Services Plan under §146.55(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes to conduct an emergency medical service program using emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics for the delivery of emergency medical care to sick...
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