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EMS Advisory Council
Emergency Medical Services Section
- 850-245-4440
- EMS@flhealth.gov
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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 Department's 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
- EMSAC Meeting Notice
- EMSAC Meeting Schedule
The EMS Advisory Council has ten standing committees. These committees frequently meet outside of the official advisory council meeting. Please review the EMS Advisory Council Recurring Meeting Schedule if you would like to participate a committee meeting.
Florida EMS Advisory Council Committees Meeting Agendas and Minutes
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Florida EMS Advisory Council Committees
- Access to Care
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- Communications
| Chair: Carlton Wells Division of Telecommunications Bureau of Public Safety 4030 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL 32999 (850) 922-7426 FAX (850) 488-9837 Carlton.wells@dms.myflorida.com |
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- Data Committee
| Chair: Darrel Donatto |
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| Committee Documents: EMSTARS Constituency Briefing Constituency Briefing Presentation |
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- Disaster Response
| Chair: Michael Lozano, Jr., MD, FACEP EmCare, Inc. 17167 US Highway 19 North, Suite 650 Clearwater, FL 33764 (727) 507-2504 FAX (727) 507-3630 (727) 798-8213- Mobile Michael_lozano@emcare.com |
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- Education
| Chair: Daniel Griffin, AS, CCEMT-P 4621 NW 46 Court Gainesville, FL 32606 (352) 494-1158 Djgriffin1@cox.net |
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- EMS for Children
| Chair: Julie Bacon 1008 Hill Island Drive Oakland, FL 34787 (407) 832-3168 FAX (321) 415-0204 (407) 432-5498 - Mobile julielbacon@aol.com |
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- Legislative
| Chair: Mac Kemp |
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- Medical Care
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- PIER
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- Strategic Visions
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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)
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