Medical Advisor:
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.
Members:
Robert Abijay
Laguna Beach FD
Engineer / Paramedic,
Aimin Alton
Ventura County FD
Firefighter,
Evie Anguiano
Los Angeles Co FD
Education Program Director,
Todd Baldridge
Orange Co FA
Firefighter / Paramedic, Orange
Ray Casillas
Huntington Beach FD
Firefighter / Paramedic,
Catherine Ord
Newport Beach FD
EMS Manager,
Christian Ortiz
Visalia FD
Firefighter / Paramedic,
Melissa Schmidt
Mercy Air Service
Flight Nurse, Mercy Air Service
Andrew Wordin
Los Angeles FD
Captain I / Paramedic,
CSFA Board Liaison
Darryl Cleveland
North Lyon Co FPD (NV)
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/
Download the 2011 Conference Committee Report here