AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A PRESENTATION RECOGNIZING COCONUT CREEK FIRE RESCUE FOR ACHIEVING ELITE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF AMBULANCE SERVICES (CAAS) ACCREDITATION.
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BACKGROUND:
Coconut Creek Fire Rescue has reached a prestigious milestone, earning full accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS), a leading authority in EMS accreditation.
On October 28, 2024, the CAAS Panel of Commissioners voted unanimously to grant this honor, marking Coconut Creek as the 26th agency in Florida, and only the 185th nationwide, to receive this distinction. Coconut Creek Fire Rescue not only met, but often exceeded, each of the 109 CAAS standards, with no deficiencies or non-compliance issues noted, and no corrective actions required.
This accreditation reaffirms Coconut Creek Fire Rescue’s status among the nation’s finest, showcasing excellence in lifesaving techniques, emergency medical protocols, equipment maintenance, and a strong commitment to training, accountability, and employee safety.
The CAAS accreditation remains valid through 2027, underscoring the department’s ongoing dedication to top-tier emergency services.