| North
Lauderdale Fire Department |
| Administration |
Public Safety Director: Lou Cavello
Fire Chief Kevin Bowman - kbowman@nlauderdale.org
Division Chief Station 44: Rudy Neumann - rneumann@nlauderdale.org
Medical Director: Dr. H. Wayne Lee
Executive Secretary: Ginnie Stuhr - gstuhr@nlauderdale.org
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| Public Safety Director |
| The
Public Safety Director is responsible for administrative and
operation of the Fire Rescue Department. He reviews work through
the observation of the results obtained and through personal
consultation with the Fire Chief. |
| Fire Chief |
| Oversees
all departmental functions, is Chief Fire Officer and reports
directly to the Public Safety Director. Deals with all administrative
duties necessary for the entire fire department and is Chief
EMS Officer, which oversees all emergency medical services including
equipment, training, and support. The Fire Chief serves as the
department’s Infection Control Officer and liaison to the medical
director. |
The duties of the Fire Chief include: |
The overall command responsibilities at fires and natural disasters
within the City
Initiates the investigation of all major or suspicious fires
Implementation and enforcement of rules and regulations and
procedures for the efficient operation of the department
Prepares employee evaluations for review
Prepares the annual budget, as well as recommending the purchase
of equipment, tools and apparatus needed for the efficient operation
of the department
Directs the inspections of buildings, commercial establishments,
City Departments, and other properties for fire hazards and
safety regulations
Supervises the in-service training operations
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| Division Chief Station 44
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| Oversees
all station duties and operations at Station 44 including day-to-day
activities, scheduling, and affairs. Station 44 Chief reports
directly to the Fire Chief. The
Chief at Station 44 is the department’s fire marshal and chief
fire inspector. He oversees the fire prevention and education
department, vehicles and communications and is in charge of
department uniforms. |
| Division Chief Station 34 |
| Oversees
all station duties and operations at Station 34 including day-to-day
activities, scheduling and affairs. Station 34 Chief reports
directly to the Fire Chief. The Chief at Station 34 is the department’s
fire training officer and recruit training officer, maintains
all fire certifications for the department and oversee all fire
equipment and protective equipment for all manpower. |
| Medical Director |
The
Medical Director is a contract position entered into by the
City of North Lauderdale and
a competent licensed Florida physician to oversee all medical applications
done by the Fire Rescue Department. He works in close conjunction
with the Fire Chief to maintain an efficient operation of medical
activities within the Fire Rescue Department. The Medical Director
reports directly to the Fire Chief.
The duties of the Medical Director include:
Responsible for any certification, advice or participation in
training exercises
Develops protocols and revises them as needed
Establishes routine monthly meetings with shift personnel for
the purpose of education and quality review
Establishes a quality assurance program with the Division Chiefs
which includes the establishment of a methodology for quality
improvement
Develops security measures that provide for the handling of
medications, fluids and controlled substances
Assumes direct responsibility for the use of automatic and semi-automatic
defibrillators, esophageal intubation, intravenous lines and
patient transports
Ensures that all EMT's and paramedics are trained in the use
of the trauma scorecard methodologies
Develops and revises, when necessary, the Trauma Transport Protocols
Participates as a crew member on a City vehicle for a minimum
of 10 hours per year and provides continuing education for pre
hospital care |
| Executive Secretary |
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Station 44 - 7700 Hamptons Blvd North Lauderdale,
Fl. 33068
Emergency 911
Non Emergency 954-979-5838
Fax 954-720-9428
Station 34 - 2100 S.State Road 7 North
Lauderdale, FL 33068
Emergency 911
Non Emergency 954-720-4315
FAX 954-979-5936
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