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e e Page Two La Porte EMS The La Porte EMS currently operates two Mobile Intensive Care, Type I, modular units on a continuous basis with a third, Type II un it ut il ized a s a reserve/back-up/th ird-out un it. Each unit is identically equipped with EKG Heart Monitor/Defibrillator, UHF Medical Telemetry, Thumper CPR Device, I.V. equipment and supplies, and the most comprehensive stock of drugs of any EMS unit in the State. The City of La Porte EMS currently provides' EMS coverage to the entire City of La Porte, the Battleground Industrial District, the San Jacinto Battleground/Battleship Texas, the City of Morgan's Point, the Port of Houston, and the West Gulf Maritime Association. In spite of this diverse service area, La Porte EMS consistently has an average response time of 4 4.5 minutes. This average is compiled by the State Department of Health EMS Division and is a service provided to a select few services in Texas. The State service includes quarterly, computer generated reports detailing all aspects of an EMS Sy stem. Sta t ist ical information reflec ted includes not only response times, but also informat ion regard ing pat ient treatment and outcome, patient profiles, time of day profiles, and area profiles. This service has assisted La Porte EMS to effectively service all areas. Additionally, this service is us~d as a guideline to serve new areas. The City of La Porte H1S ha s a strong, on-going cont inu ing educat ion program admin iste red by the Ed ucat ion Depa rtment of Humana Bay town Hospital. La Porte EMS has an active employee step program to aid personnel in advancing their training level as well as preparing for job advancement. This insures consistent service levels in the event of employee turn-over, illnesses, and vacat ions. La Porte EMS is well-tra ined in infection control procedures designed to safeguard not on;Ly themselves, but their patients. Additionally, La Porte EMS holds an excellent safety record. This was established through the implementation of a carefully planned safety program. This program is administered by educating all personnel to adhere to established safety policies and to utilize all provided safety equipment. III. MEDICAL DIRECTOR The City of La Porte medical direction is provided by Dr. Virgilio Suarez, M.D.. Dr. Suarez is an experienced emergency physician and received his medi~al education at the University of Mexico. Dr. Suarez served his residency as a General Surgeon in Canada and specialized as a Cancer Surgeon in New York City.