CPR@BOA

The Official Unofficial Minutes of the WL BOA
March 1
(as reported to me by two WL citizens)

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Discussion continues concerning the poor response times by KCFD (Kansas City Fire Department)(formerly known as MAST).  Vic had to be put on life support as Jerry, Tanya and Gary tried to explain the who/how/when of 911 response.  Apparently Vic believes there is a duplication of services and doesn't understand why.  Never mind he is in his second term and this has been explained to him ad nauseum (fancy Latin word meaning to the point of being nauseated...could be him, could be me)(speaking of me, I have explained/discussed this at two BOA meetings or more).  Just in case you are in the dark or run into Vic in the near future, here is the scoop if you call 911 for an medical emergency:

•  WLPD/SPFD/KCFD are notified (Weatherby Lake Police Department/South Platte Fire/Kansas City Fire receive the dispatch...Other police/sheriff may respond if WL is at a call.
• First responder usually is WL who have basic equipment (AED) and training.  SPFD, who is under contract with WL for first response and fire usually arrives shortly thereafter, higher level of training and ability to assist WL officer.  KCFD, as the agent for the South Platte Ambulance District, usually arrives last...and lately, at least half of the time beyond the contract agreement of response within 9 minutes (which is the national norm as well).  The primary role of KCFD at this point is transport to hospital if necessary.  The City has active control of the Police Department, The WL Fire Protection District Board oversees contract with South Platte and the Board of the South Platte Ambulance District has responsibility of the contract with KCFD.
• The question of the deteriorating response rates of KCFD is interesting.  The previous agent, MAST had generally acceptable response rates with a couple of exceptions.  Since KCFD has taken over MAST, not so much.  Bobby Kincaid, President of the Board has talked tough, but seemingly has been smoked by the Chief of KCFD, Smoky Dyer.
• Test will follow tomorrow, please forward the answers (above) to Vic.

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