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The County of Los Angeles SENIOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEMS PROGRAM HEAD in Los Angeles, California
SENIOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEMS PROGRAM HEAD
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SENIOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEMS PROGRAM HEAD
Salary
$127,854.24 - $198,839.52 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
34597G
Department
FIRE
Opening Date
05/05/2023
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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Position/Program Information
FIRE DEPARTMENTAPPLICATION FILING PERIOD:
May 5, 2023, AT 5:00 P.M. (PT) – Continuous
This exam will remain open until the needs of the Department are met and is subject to close without prior notice.
EXAM NUMBER:
34597G
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
THIS REPOSTING IS TO REMOVE THE COVID-19 LANGUAGE.
SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION:
This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal and Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with the MAPP guidelines and regulations.
DEFINITION:
Has overall administrative responsibility for the supervision of employees engaged in planning, analyzing, coordinating, developing and implementing policies and procedures for County-wide emergency medical and disaster services program.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class are distinguished by having responsibility for assisting the Emergency Medical Systems Manager or a Battalion Chief or other higher management position in the Fire Department in directing the development, coordination and evaluation of the County-wide emergency medical system. This system is a coordinated composite of the sub-elements of medical care, paramedic services and training, emergency medical training, communications, emergency medical transportation, public education and information, and disaster services.
Essential Job Functions
Oversees the coordination, development, and approval of emergency medical technician, paramedic and mobile intensive care nurse training, testing, and certifications.
Develops prehospital care guidelines and standards according to the regulations of state and local EMS agencies and in conjunction with specialized medical associations such as American Heart Association.
Oversees the medical monitoring of department-wide prehospital care system including policy development, training needs, quality improvement activities, equipment, and skills testing.
Acts as a liaison with paramedic provider agencies, paramedic base hospitals, and other prehospital care professionals.
Consults with departmental, federal, state, local governments, and provider agencies to ensure the delivery of quality prehospital care.
Manages administrative functions such as internal audits of programs, budgetary preparation, and analysis of organizational structure for the EMS Program.
Acts as a liaison relating to department participation in public education functions such as health fairs, community programs, and primary and secondary school programs; distributes EMS related audio-visual materials and bilingual educational materials to community groups and other public agencies.
Leads a group of senior nurse instructors in the development of quality improvement indicators and educational modules designed to achieve predetermined objectives.
Conducts formal classroom and clinical instruction in EMS policies and procedures.
Serves as a member or a leader of internal and external committees related to EMS.
Prepares compliance reports, annual summaries, trending and analysis reports, and memorandums; maintains and manages various internal databases.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
OPTION I:
Four years of responsible administrative* or staff experience analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, programs, budget, or curriculum, one year of which must have been in an emergency medical services program specializing in education and/or quality management.
*Administrative Experience is defined as experience at the level of independent responsibility for assignments of average difficulty analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, personnel, information services, programs, facilities planning, materials management, and general management. Responsible Staff Experience is defined as experience at the journey-level requiring working knowledge of rules, regulations, and other guidelines to program area assigned.
OPTION II:
Two years of experience as a registered nurse responsible for planning and designing educational programs and quality improvement indicators and methods, designed to monitor and measure the implementation and maintenance of quality improvement standards-AND-a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.**
License:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS**:
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an Accredited college* in a specific field
Verifiable experience as an instructor for at least two years in one of the following areas:
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or American Red Cross Advanced Life Support (ALS)
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Prehospital Care Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Upper division credit in educational materials and methods and curriculum development
Adult teaching methodology certification
Supervisory experience
Pre-hospital care experience
Emergency department setting experience
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
In order to receive credit for any certificate(s), license(s), or college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must include a legible copy of the certificate(s), license(s), or either the Official Degree, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from the accredited institution (which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded) with the Registrar's signature and school seal at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting an online application. If you are unable to attach your documents, you may e-mail them to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov or fax them to (323) 264-7159. Failure to provide any required documentation will result in application rejection . Please include your Name, Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the submitted documents.
**Note: Applicants for this positionmust provide this information at the time of filing or withinfifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application online.
*Accreditation: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such asAmerican Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized byThe National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
**Note: "Official Transcript" is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and therefore, will not be accepted and will result in your application being incomplete and rejected.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
2- Light - Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
Additional Information
This exam will consist ofTWO (2) parts:
PART I: An evaluation of Training and Experience, weighted30%, assessing education, certification(s), knowledge and understanding of emergency medical service principles, and experience in pre-hospital care, emergency settings, and staff development.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I in order to advance to Part II.
PART II: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted70%, assessing:
Deductive Reasoning
Leading and Supervising
Deciding and Initiating Action
Adhering to Principles
Delivering Results
Relating and Networking
Achieving Work Goals
Entrepreneurial Thinking
Persuading and Influencing
Adapting and Responding to Change
Coping with Pressure and Setbacks
Formulating Strategies and Concepts
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part in order to be placed on the eligible register.
MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Note: Candidates are responsible for providing a valid e-mail address on their County of Los Angeles Department of Human Resources profile and application. This e-mail address must be able to receive e-mail notifications from fire.lacounty.gov. Candidates must review their inbox and junk/spam mail to verify if e-mail notification was received.
All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Test scores cannot be given over the phone. Please add alexander.javaherdashti@fire.lacounty.gov , AOganesyan@hr.lacounty.gov,info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS :
Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination.
This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred.
TEST PREPARATION:
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.
An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website athttp://hr.lacounty.gov/. Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
Additional online practice tests are available athttps://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests (https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en-us/practice-tests) /.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period oftwelve (12) monthsfollowing the date of promulgation .
Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The register list resulting from this examination will be used to fill Senior Emergency Medical Systems Program Head vacancies in the County of Los Angeles Fire Department as they occur.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Any Shift- Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
HOW TO APPLY :
Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application from 02/14/2022 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) and will remain open until the needs of the Department are met and is subject to close without prior notice. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.
Applicants must submit all documents to be considered (official diplomas, official transcripts, certificates, etc.) during application submission. All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the online application, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application. If you are unable to attach the required document(s), you may e-mail them to Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov or fax the documents to (213) 264-7159 , at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application.Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection . Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet theSelection Requirements to Qualifyas listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, let us know by contacting the Testing Accommodations Coordinator atFire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov (TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov) . You will be required to complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form (https://hr.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Request-for-Reasonable-Accommodation-Form.pdf) as well as provide supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.
FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of offense(s).If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING:
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
It is important that you provide your own Social Security Number (SSN) at the time of filing to ensure your application is processed accurately. Please include your SSN for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a SSN.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES :
For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on a computers at public libraries throughout the County of Los Angeles.
LA County Public Library has announced they have reopened some libraries with limited hours and may require prior reservation to use their computers. Please visit the following link athttps://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
If you do not already have an account/profile with the County of Los Angeles, you will need to create one. All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using someone else's user ID and password will erase the original application record.
Testing Accommodation Coordinator : (213) 466-5500
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2922
California Relay Services Phone : (800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section
Department Contact Phone : (213) 466-5500
Department Contact Email: Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov
Department Contact FAX : (213) 264-7159
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran’s credit. More information available at:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/
Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information is available at:http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdfandhttp://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_AC EResourceGuide.pdf (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf)
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Benefit Information: Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a “new member” of the County’s defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) – unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.
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General Information:Questions 2 through 18 will assess your training and experience as it relates to this position. This evaluation of Training & Experience (T&E) is a self-assessment. You will respond to questions about your training and experience related to having acquired the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform as the Forestry Assistant. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate the following competencies: 1. Knowledge of Mandatory Trainings and Certifications for Emergency Medical Systems – Knowledge of training, certifications, testing, and continuing education requirements for EMTs, paramedic, and mobile intensive care nurses. In depth understanding of these requirements in order to ensure staff maintains valid licenses and/or certifications. 2. Knowledge of Prehospital Care – In depth knowledge of laws, regulations, and departmental policies relating to prehospital care in order to develop departmental guidelines and policies, monitor programs, etc. 3. Knowledge of Areas of Prehospital Care – Knowledge of the various areas of prehospital care such as physiology, trauma, cardiology, and pharmacology in order to develop continued education courses, quality improvement indicators and department policies. 4. Knowledge of Scientific Principles and Theories – Knowledge and understanding the scientific principles and theoretical concepts, or in a broad range of subjects which may include not only EMS but supervisory principles and practices, educational methods and quality improvement practices. 5. Staff Development and Training - Skills to provide technical guidance, assistance, training, and leadership to EMS staff; to develop the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. This assessment is weighted 30%. All completed questionnaires will be scored according to standardized criteria.Instructions for CompletionCarefully read the official County job bulletin for this examination. You will receive points for each question based on the response(s) you provide. You will receive zero points for any question on which you do not provide a response.Certification StatementBy completing the following, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this T&E Questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may contact my supervisor(s) to verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions including removal from this examination. Furthermore, I certify that I will not disclose the questions used in this examination to any candidate nor will I provide any information to anyone concerning anything related to the questions posed to me other than concerned parties in an official protest or appeal. I understand that violation of this agreement can result in my disqualification from this examination as provided by Civil Service Rules.
Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.
02
Do you have a bachelor's degree in one or more of the following fields (Select all that apply)?
Nursing
Public Health
Health Science
Emergency Management
Healthcare Management or Administration
Health Information Systems
Public Administration
Business Administration
Education
Biology
Kinesiology
Chemistry
Psychology
Sociology
Physics
I do not have a bachelor's degree in any of the degrees listed.
03
Do you have a master's degree or higher in one or more of the following fields (Select all that apply)?
Nursing
Public Health
Health Science
Emergency Management
Healthcare Management or Administration
Heath Information Systems
Education
I do not have a master's degree in any of the degrees listed.
04
For questions 4-5, in the comment box below, provide the name of the institution who conferred the degree, the degree major, and ensure that a copy of your degree(s) or official transcripts are attached to your application. If you indicated none, type N/A.
05
Do you have verifiable experience as an instructor for at least two years in any of the following areas? (Select all that apply)
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
American Red Cross Advanced Life Support (ALS)
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Prehospital Care Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
I do not have experience as an instructor in any of the above.
06
In the comment box below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, and approximate dates of your experiences, and an example that briefly describes your experience. In addition, please ensure that a copy of your certifications (e.g., certificates, cards) are attached to your application. If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 200 words or less.
07
Do you have 4 semester/6 quarter units of upper division credit in educational materials and methods and curriculum development?
Yes
No
08
Did you attach a legible copy of your transcripts demonstrating your upper division credits to your application? (If you did not, supporting documentation must be submitted and received within 15 days of filing your online application.)
Yes
No
09
Do you hold one of the following adult teaching methodology certificates?
California State Fire Marshall Instructor I and II
Natural Association of Emergency Medical Systems Educators (NAEMSE)
National Fire Academy's (NFA) Fire Service Instructional Methodology
I do not hold any of the adult teaching methodology certificates.
10
Did you attach a legible copy of your certificate for adult teaching methodologies to your application? (If you did not, supporting documentation must be submitted and received within 15 days of filing your online application.)
Yes
No
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How many years of verifiable supervisory experience do you have?
I do not have verifiable supervisory experience.
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more
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In the comment box below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, and approximate dates of your experiences, and an example that briefly describes your experience. If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 200 words or less.
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How many years of verifiable experience do you have working as a Prehospital Care Coordinator?
I do not have verifiable experience working as a Prehospital Care Coordinator.
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more
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In the comment box below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, and approximate dates of your experiences, and an example that briefly describes your experience. If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 200 words or less.
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How many years of verifiable experience do you have working in a prehospital care setting?
I do not have verifiable experience working in a prehospital care setting.
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
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In the comment box below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, and approximate dates of your experiences, and an example that briefly describes your experience. If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 200 words or less.
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How many years of verifiable experience do you have working in an emergency department setting?
I do not have verifiable experienced working in an emergency department setting.
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more
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In the comment box below, you must indicate your position title, employer, supervisor name and phone number, and approximate dates of your experiences, and an example that briefly describes your experience. If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 200 words or less.
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