2193 RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ADJUSTMENT TO
THE BUDGET FOR 2019, FOR THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,ARKANSAS,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Marco McClendon,the Mayor for the City of West Memphis,Arkansas, has
appointed Dr. Shakeb Hashmi Medical Director to the West Memphis Fire Department; Mayor
McClendon is recommending to the Budget Committee of the City of West Memphis that the West
Memphis Fire Department pay Dr. Hashmi $400.00 a month, beginning May 1,2019; and also permit
Dr. Hashmi to participate, if he desires, in the City of West Memphis Health Plan as an employee.
WHEREAS,the Budget Committee of the City of West Memphis,Arkansas,wants to express
their gratitude to Dr. Hashmi for agreeing to be the Medical Director for the West Memphis Fire
Department.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BUDGET COMMITTEE is recommending to the
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,ARKANSAS the approval of the payment to Dr. Hashmi
of$400.00 per month for being the Medical Director for the West Memphis Fire Department and
allowing Dr. Hashmi, as long as he is the Medical Director,to participate, in the City of West Memphis
Employee Health Plan.
PASS AND APPROVED this '� day of % 2019
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M rco McClendon, MAYOR
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Joyce Gray, CITY CLERK
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Exhibit A attached
DUTIES OF THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR
The Medical Director must be licensed to practice medicine in the State of
Arkansas and work with the Division Chief of EMS, West Memphis Fire
Department, to help with policies, protocols, and procedures of the West
Memphis Fire Department.
Budget estimate for 2019 - $ 8,280.00
Attached is the job description for the Division Chief of EMS
Rev 12/2007
JOB DESCRIPTION
DIVISION CHIEF OF EMS
DEFINITION:
Under the direction of the Chief and the Assistant Chief,plans, organizes and
administers Emergency Medical Services for the fire department. Participates in
fire fighting activities and training activities as needed.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Under the direction of the Fire Chief,plans,coordinates,and directs
Emergency Medical Services within the West Memphis Fire Department.
2. Responds to medical emergencies and assumes responsibility for efficient
operation of the ambulance service.
3. Ensures all personnel on fire department are properly trained in functional
activities relating to emergency medical care and conducts classes for re-
certification for EMT-A's and Paramedics.
4. Conducts regular inspection of ambulances, equipment and personnel. Directs
a daily review of emergency equipment ensuring proper working
performance.
5. Assists in assigning, supervising and evaluating the performance of
subordinates.
6. Performs a variety of administrative duties, maintains records, and prepares
reports, prepares annual goals and objectives. Insures billing for EMS done
timely and correctly.
7. Will insure our compliance with Medical Directors Protocols, Pharmacy
Board, Rules and Regulations, and Arkansas Health Department Rules and
Regulations and all other governing bodies.
8. Is responsible for inventory and distribution of Class II and Class II-N drugs
under direct supervision of the Chief
9. Assists Chief, Assistant Chief. and other Division Chiefs as directed.
10. Performs other duties as assigned
SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED:
1. Receives supervision from Chief and Assistant Chief,
2. Supervision given as directed from Chief or Assistant Chief.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduated from accredited high school on GED equivalent.
2. State of Arkansas. - State certified Paramedic.
3. Firefighter Certification highest level offered through Arkansas fire academy.
4. Officer I—Certification.
5. Officer II - Certification.
6. Instructor I —Certification.
7. Incident Safety Officer(40 hr.)—Certification.
8. EMT Instructor.
- 9. CPR Instructor with American Heart Association.
10. Rescue Training.
11. Minimum 10 years with the fire service.
12. A current performance appraisal of satisfactory or above.
13. Additional course work in fire science and EMS preferred.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND ABILILITIES:
1. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Good public relations and
judgment skills.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of methods and administration- EMS.
3. Knowledge of Arkansas Department of Health rules and regulations
governing EMS operations.
4. Ability to direct Emergency Medical Operations.
5. Extensive knowledge of Departmental .Rules and Regulations including West
Memphis Disaster Plans.
Rev. 12/2007