NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 04, 2010, the Florida Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Operations, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has issued an order.
The following is a summary of the proceeding and order for an emergency petition for waiver:
On September 7, 2010, a petition was filed by Henry J. del Valle on behalf of Florida Keys Community College for an emergency waiver of subparagraph 64J-1.0201(3)(a)5., Florida Administrative Code, as it relates to the minimum qualifications for Program Directors at Florida-approved EMS Training Programs. Specifically, Petitioner requested a waiver of the required two years teaching experience as a Level B Instructor. On October 4, 2010, EMS filed an “Order and Disposition on Emergency Petition for Waiver” allowing Petitioner to serve as Program Director for the EMS Program while employed by Florida Keys Community College, based on his extensive educational background and professional experience.
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: John Bixler, Chief, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C-18, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1738, (850)245-4055, Fax: (850)488-9408, john_bixler@doh.state.fl.us.