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)

February 17, 2026

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What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

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

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

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Department

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

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 17, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

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.

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.
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.

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.

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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 →

Sources

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