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EMS Advisory Council
Emergency Medical Services Section
- 850-245-4440
- EMS@flhealth.gov
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Fax
850-245-4378 -
Mailing Address
Florida Department of Health
4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin A-22
Tallahassee, FL 32399
The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMSAC) was created for the purpose of acting as an advisory body to the Emergency Medical Services Section. The specific authority for the council, including membership and duties, is outlined in section 401.245, Florida Statutes.
The council consists of 15 members appointed by the State Surgeon General and Secretary. Members who are typically appointed for four year terms, with the chair being designated by the State Surgeon General and Secretary. Additional members include six ex officio representatives appointed by various other state agency heads.
EMSAC Mission: To facilitate and promote the best emergency medical care to the residents and visitors of Florida.
EMSAC Vision: A uniform EMS system that provides evidence-based prehospital care to the people of Florida and serves as the recognized leader in EMS response nationwide.
EMSAC Values: Customer service and satisfaction, public welfare and safety, collaboration, ethics, quality improvement, evidence-based medicine and education.
If you are interested in applying to a vacant or expired position, you may complete the Florida Department of Health Appointment Questionnaire. Please mail your résumé and completed applications to: Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1722.
Upcoming Advisory Council Meeting Information
The EMS Advisory Council has ten standing committees. These committees frequently meet outside of the official advisory council meeting.
Florida EMS Advisory Council Committees
- Access to Care
Chair:
James Crutchfield, EMS Chief
Manatee County Emergency Medical Services
2101 47th Terrace East
Bradenton, Florida 34203
(941) 749-3500 x 1648
(941) 348-9692 mobile
james.crutchfield@mymanatee.org
Committee Documents:
Florida Mobile Integrated Healthcare Community Paramedicine Program Guidebook
- Communications
Chair:
Kenneth R. DeCastro
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Logistics Section Chief
Cell: (850) 567-1943
Kenneth.DeCastro@em.myflorida.com
Committee Documents:
- Data Committee
Chair:
John Simpson
704 Smith Street
Fruitland Park, Florida 34731
(352) 801-3619
(352) 516-1536
jsimpson@lakecountyfl.gov
Committee Documents:
EMSTARS Constituency Briefing
Constituency Briefing Presentation
- Disaster Response
Chair:
Julie Downey
Fire Chief
Davie Fire Rescue
6901 Orange Drive
Davie, Florida 33314
(954) 797-1189
(954) 914-9151 – Cell
jdowney@davie-fl.gov
Committee Documents:
- Education
Chair:
Ann Brown, RN, MSN, CEN, EMT-P
8948 Beautyleaf Way
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 509-3340 - Cell
(386) 754-4297
Ann.Brown@fgc.edu
Committee Documents:
- EMS for Children
Chair:
Phyllis Hendry, MD
14688 Longview Drive South
Jacksonville, FL 32223
904-625-2137
Phyllis.hendry@jax.ufl.edu
Committee Documents:
- Legislative
Chair:
Mac Kemp
Deputy Chief of Clinical Affairs
Leon County Emergency Medical Services
911 Easterwood Drive, Building 1
Tallahassee, FL 32311
Office (850) 606-2100
kempm@leoncountyfl.gov
Committee Documents:
- Medical Care
Chair:
Ken Scheppke, MD
4052 Bald Cypress Way,
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1722
EMS@flhealth.gov
Co-Chair:
Tony Gandia, MD
EMS@flhealth.gov
Staff Liaison:
Thomas DiBernardo, CFO
4052 Bald Cypress Way,
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1722
Phone: 850-274-7801
EMS@flhealth.gov
Committee Documents:
Florida EMS Plan Strategic Initiatives
- PIER
Chair:
David A. Summers RN, CFRN, EMT-P
Trauma Nurse Outreach Coordinator
Trauma Agency
Health Care District Palm Beach County
1515 N. Flagler Drive, Suite 101
West Palm Beach, FL 33401-3429
P: 561.804.5769
C: 561.310.1035
F: 561.804-5666
www.hcdpbc.org
dsummers@hcdpbc.org
Committee Documents:
PIER Webpage
- Strategic Visions
Chair:
Cory S. Richter, BA, NREMT-P
Indian River County Fire Rescue
4225 43rd Avenue
Vero Beach, FL 32967-1671
Office: 772-226-3863
Cell: 772-633-3929
crichter@ircgov.com
Committee Documents:
Florida EMS Advisory Council Constituent Groups
- Association of EMS Providers
- EMS Quality Managers Association
- Emergency Nurses Association, Florida Chapter
- Florida Aeromedical Association (FAMA)
- Florida Ambulance Association (FAA)
- Florida Association of County EMS (FACEMS) and Florida Association of Rural EMS (FAREMS)
- Florida Association of EMS Educators (FAEMSE)
- Florida Association of EMS Medical Directors (FAEMSMD)
- Florida Council of EMS Chiefs
- Florida Fire Chiefs Association (FFCA)
Agenda:
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