Longboat's emergency medical service commended for excellence

Longboat Key’s motto of “Premier Community, Exceptional Service” continues to be upheld, this time through the Fire Rescue Department. 

Longboat Key Fire Rescue’s EMS facilities were recently called a “role model of excellence” by the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight. 

Adams said the department is assessed every two years through a State EMS Site Survey that is essentially a site audit and inspection of the facility’s EMS services. The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department received an outstanding rating in the assessment that looks at every detail like proper handling and disposal, advanced life support medicine, equipment and driver’s licenses. 

Jennifer McManus with the Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight sent a letter of congratulations to Fire Chief Paul Dezzi in May that notified the department of the high rating.

“Also, please extend my sincere gratitude to your staff for their assistance and for the overall contribution to your service and community. Your continued support of emergency medical services is deeply appreciated,” McManus said in the letter.