CSFA Emergency Medical Services Committee
Committee Chairperson: Scott Clough, Sac Metro FD
Committee Members:
Currently soliciting new members
CSFA Board Liaison
David Santos, Colton FD
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.
Download the annual committee report
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/
Tactical EMS (TEMS)
Strategies to Enhance Survival in Active Shooter and Intentional Mass Casualty Events: A Compendium