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ROBERT RUANO
Grants Administrator
February loth, 2005
Florida Department of Health
BEMS Grant Program
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C18
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1738
Dear EMS Panel members:
JOE ARRIOLA
City Manager
The City of Miami Fire Rescue (MFR) Department is pleased to submit The Emergency Transport
Ventilators EMS Grant Application to the Florida Department of Health. The purpose of the program is to
purchase and install Portable Ventilators in all MFR EMS units. The implementation of this program will
reduce the morbidity and mortality rate of residents and visitors in the City, thus increasing the possibility of
saving human lives.
MFR is requesting a grant of $157,324 for 1 year and providing a 25% match of $52,441 for a total of
$209,765. Grant funds will be used to purchase and install, 29 Ventilators and train the staff on usage.
Please contact Captain Allen Joyce, Assistant to the Fire Chief, for further information pertaining to the
application by phone (305) 416-5430, or email at Alovice af�.ci.miami.fi.us.
Than o)( for your time and consideration.
obert Ruano
Grants Administrator
OFFICE OF GRANTS ADMINISTRATION
444 S.W. 2nd Avenue, 5th Floor/ Miami, Florida 33130/(305) 416-1532/Fax: (305) 416-2150
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 330708-0708 Miami, FL 33233-0708