EMS Advisory Committee

The Idaho EMS Advisory Committee (EMSAC) responsibilities include gathering data and information on industry trends, national standards, clinical developments, regulatory agencies, and additional sources of information affecting EMS agencies around the state of Idaho and the nation. EMSAC then uses this data to advise the Idaho EMS and Preparedness Bureau of actions and directions that should be considered to continuously improve EMS agencies in our state. EMS Advisory Committee official meetings are open to the public, and anyone who practices, serves with, or has interest in Idaho EMS is encouraged to attend.

Primary areas of responsibility

  • DNR directives
  • Educational curricula and standards
  • Personnel and agency licensing policies and standards
  • Grant applications
  • Performance and sustainability of EMS transport and non-transport services

 

Committee representation

EMSAC includes representatives from the following organizations:

  • Idaho Department of Transportation
  • Idaho Board of Nursing
  • Idaho Hospital Association
  • North Public Health Districts
  • South Public Health Districts

EMSAC includes representatives from the following positions and specialty areas:

  • EMT
  • Career EMS Provider
  • Volunteer EMS Provider
  • Air Medical
  • Fire Chief
  • EMS Instructor
  • EMS Medical Director
  • Private EMS Agency Administrator
  • Emergency Management
  • Trauma Surgeon
  • Emergency Department Physician
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
  • Third Service - Non-Transport
  • Pre-Hospital Agency Administrator - Career
  • Pre-Hospital Agency Administrator - Volunteer