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Emergency Medical Services Committee


Purpose:

The purpose of the CSFA EMS Committee is to manage all prehospital care and EMS-related issues in support and advancement of the CSFA mission.

Functions:

1. Advocacy, Reactive - Evaluate proposed legislation and regulations affecting the EMS system and public health/safety, and provide guidance to the Board regarding CSFA's official position action plan.

2. Advocacy, Proactive - Identify aspects of the EMS system and public health/safety warranting improvement, and make recommendations to the Board regarding appropriate action.

3. Education - Provide firefighters education and training opportunities to enhance their prehospital care cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills.

Committee Chairperson:

  • Larry Grihalva, J.D., MICP
    EMS Coordinator, Costa Mesa Fire Department

Members:

  • Robert Abijay, MICP
    Engineer / Paramedic, Laguna Beach Fire Department
  • Donald L. Hays, M.P.A., MICP
    Firefighter / Paramedic, Orange County Fire Authority
  • Andrew Wordin, B.S., MICP
    Captain I / Paramedic, Los Angeles Fire Department
  • Ken Wuchner
    Firefighter / Paramedic (Retired), Long Beach Fire Department

EMS Links:

California Emergency Medical Services Authority
http://www.emsa.cahwnet.gov/

American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200000

American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org/