TO: Mayor and Commission AGENDA DATE: 3/4/2024
FROM: Inteirm City Manager AGENDA ITEM: 11 - A
SUBJECT:
Title
Request approval for the purchase and annual service agreement for Lexipol Software. - Fire Chief Bill Snyder, Fire Department (386) 575-6902.
Strategic Goal: Public Safety
Body
LOCATION:
Citywide
COST:
FY23-24 Capital $33,004.79
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Capital Computer Equipment
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Fire Department
STAFF RECOMMENDATION PRESENTED BY:
Fire Chief Bill Snyder
POTENTIAL MOTION:
Recommendation
I move to approve the purchase and annual service agreement for Lexipol Software.
END
BACKGROUND:
Background
The Fire Department has budgeted capital funds for a data analytics software and saved $20,000 by implementing it with fellow county departments. We also budgeted $21,000 to purchase software for our incident commanders. At this time, this software is not able to integrate with our air pack software as expected and will not be beneficial. We would like to use these budgeted capital funds to purchase a different software that will help the department with policies and wellness.
Lexipol's software offers a comprehensive library of customizable fire department policies tailored to each state's requirements. These policies are regularly updated to reflect changes in state and federal laws, court rulings, and industry best practices. Additionally, they provide a health and wellness policy specifically designed for firefighters, addressing the unique challenges of their high-stress profession. Lexipol also provides an online training platform featuring courses and videos to ensure personnel stay informed about new policies and maintain compliance. This training prioritizes high-risk, low-frequency scenarios where split-second decisions are crucial. This program is used all across the United States, to included Volusia County, Deland, and Ormond Beach Fire Departments.
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