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Committee approves RapidSOS dispatch software and Telemedicine Group screening contract
Summary
The committee approved a five-year RapidSOS agreement (about $889.10/year) used to deploy special response teams and an independent Telemedicine Group contract for HeartStart cardiovascular/metabolic screening with a maximum of $80,000; staff said roughly 20–30% of personnel participate in the screening program.
The committee approved two separate public-safety health and software items: an agreement with RapidSOS for dispatch/support software and an independent contract with Telemedicine Group for HeartStart cardiovascular and metabolic screenings for firefighters.
Archie described the RapidSOS product as a Responding Software solution used to deploy special teams such as HAZMAT and Swiftwater; he said the price is $889.10 per year under a five‑year arrangement with renewal terms at the same price. "We've been using this for about 10 years," Archie said, and staff recommended continuing the agreement.
On the Telemedicine Group screening, Archie said the program includes blood-draw testing for cardiovascular and metabolic markers and is done through a doctor-authorized facility; the contract maximum was presented as $80,000. Archie said historically about 20–30% of firefighters participate and that annual spending is budgeted to match that participation level. Both items were moved to consent and approved.
No public comments were recorded on either item.
