Res 130-2024 Paramedic Training from Axon Education DBA Texas EMS School 10/15/2024 Resolution No. 130-2024
Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute all
documents necessary to provide for paramedic training from Axon
Education, LLC d/b/a Texas EMS School in the amount of $169,560.00
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the importance of maintaining a highly skilled and
well-trained firefighter to ensure the health and safety of its residents pursuant to Texas
Local Government Code § 252.022 (a)(2); and,
WHEREAS, the City's firefighter personnel are critical first responders who provide
life-saving medical services in emergency situations, and their ability to perform advanced
pre-hospital care is essential to the well-being of the community; and,
WHEREAS, ongoing paramedic training and certification is necessary to ensure
that firefighter personnel remain proficient in the latest techniques, technologies, and best
practices in emergency care; and,
WHEREAS, by supporting paramedic education and certification, the City is
making a proactive investment in the safety, health, and well-being of its residents,
reducing response times, and improving outcomes for those in need of urgent medical
care; and,
WHEREAS, Axon Education, LLC d/b/a Texas EMS School is one school within
the state of Texas that provides the professional services for this specific type of said
training, and this training, knowledge, and experience is of a "higher order of learning,
skill, and intelligence"1 to forgo bidding requirements under Texas Local Government
Code § 252.022 (a)(4); and,
WHEREAS, City wishes to enter into a contract with Axon Education, LLC d/b/a
Texas EMS School for the purpose of teaching and training individuals within the Wichita
Falls Fire Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
Acting City Manager is authorized to execute a contract with Axon
Education, LLC d/b/a Texas EMS School to provide paramedic training and
certification to Wichita Falls Fire Department personnel in the amount of
$169,560.00.
1 Op. Tex.Att'y Gen.Nos. JM-1038 (1989),JM-940(1988),MW-344(1981)
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of October 2024.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ate, &
City Clerk