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Approval of Medical Director Contract for Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue

Original title: Motion Approving an Agreement for Medical Director Services for the Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Department - Jim Roach, D.O., P.A. - $473,515.80 (Five (5)-Year Total) - (Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4)

Record date · February 17, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission approved a five-year contract for medical director services for the Fire Rescue Department with Jim Roach, , The total value of the agreement is $473,515.80.

Why it matters

The city will pay $473,515.80 over five years to provide medical oversight and direction for the Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Department's emergency medical services.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Jim Roach, D.O., P.A.

The entity is contracted to provide medical director services to the city for a five-year period.

Directly affected

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Department

The department will receive medical oversight services under the terms of the approved agreement.

Indirectly affected

Residents of Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4

These residents are served by the Fire Rescue Department, which is now operating under this medical director contract.

Key Facts

The City Commission approved a contract for medical director services for the Fire Rescue Department.
The contract is awarded to Jim Roach, D.O., P.A.
The total cost of the agreement is $473,515.80.
The contract covers a five-year term.

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The services impact Commission Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.
The motion was passed as a consent motion.
The file number for this action is 26-0169.
The motion was introduced on January 20, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a medical director do for the Fire Rescue Department?

While the document does not define the specific duties, a medical director typically provides clinical oversight, protocol development, and medical supervision for emergency medical services.

How much will this contract cost taxpayers annually?

The total contract is $473,515.80 over five years, which averages to approximately $94,703.16 per year.

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Connected Entities

Jim Roach, D.O., P.A., Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Department

OrganizationJim Roach, D.O., P.A.“The medical professional entity contracted to provide director services.”Map →

OrganizationFort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Department“The department receiving medical director services.”Map →

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