REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Award of Purchase Orders to Stryker Corporation for Emergency Medical Services Equipment and Related Services for the Fire Department
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
The Santa Clara Fire Department (Fire Department) responded to 11,086 calls for service in 2024, of which 79% were medically related. For calls involving patient medical care, emergency personnel utilize defibrillators to monitor cardiovascular function and automatic chest compression devices (ACCDs) to perform hands-free cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). They also use gurneys and gurney-loading systems to safely transport patients into ambulances.
The Fire Department is part of the Santa Clara County Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) and regularly interfaces with County-contracted ambulance providers. Most Santa Clara County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies, have standardized Stryker medical equipment, including, not limited to:
* Automatic chest compression devices (ACCDs) for more effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation
* Patient gurneys and gurney-loading systems to help prevent back injuries
* Automatic defibrillators for cardiac monitoring and telemetry
Additionally, Stryker automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are installed throughout the City for use in cardiac emergencies.
To maintain operational consistency and ensure interoperability with County EMS providers, the Fire Department has adopted Stryker equipment as the standard across all response apparatuses. Standardization allows for greater familiarity and competency among emergency personnel and ensures continuity of patient care throughout the EMS system. The Fire Department's existing cache of Stryker equipment includes, ACCDs, patient gurneys and gurney loading systems, and automatic defibrillators.
DISCUSSION
To support EMS operations and maintain equipment standardization, staff r...
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