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BACKGROUND <br />In 2012, the Livermore- Pleasanton Fire Department became an EMT certifying authority <br />under the authorization of the State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority. <br />On March 10, 2016, the State of California notified the Livermore- Pleasanton Fire <br />Department that State and Federal level summary criminal history information must be <br />obtained for all EMTs. Historically, the City of Pleasanton obtained only State criminal <br />history information utilizing its authority granted by the California Department of Justice. <br />The City of Pleasanton does not currently have the authority to obtain Federal criminal <br />background information for LPFD EMTs. <br />DISCUSSION <br />To restore the ability for the Livermore- Pleasanton Fire Department to certify EMTs <br />internally, and recognize the associated cost savings, we require the ability to obtain <br />State and Federal level criminal background information utilizing the California <br />Department of Justice Live Scan process In order to obtain this authority, the California <br />Department of Justice requires a resolution from the City of Pleasanton prior to the <br />LPFD's application. With the LPFD restoring EMT certifying authority, the LPFD will be <br />able to efficiently certify and recertify EMTs supporting career firefighters as well as <br />LPFD Reserve Firefighters. <br />Submitted by: <br />AA' a <br />Debra Gill Tina Olson <br />Director of Human Resources Director of Finance <br />Fiscal Review: <br />Attachments: <br />1. Resolution <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />Approved y: <br />Nelson Fialho <br />City Manager <br />