Director of EMS Council Support Services

Please read the important information from the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Recent Medication Shortage from Pharmaceutical Suppliers

Special Meeting Notice Eastern PA EMS Council Members

**NEWS BLAST** Draft EMS Act Regulations

The Bureau of EMS (BEMS) has provided a copy of the draft EMS Act
Regulations for review and comment.  The regulations are NOT finished
being drafted; however, since the document is going to be large the
Bureau wanted to start giving stakeholders the opportunity to review and comment.   DRAFT EMS Act Regulations

Any comment or suggestions regarding the DRAFT EMS Act Regulations should be forwarded to Everitt F. Binns, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Eastern PA EMS Council.
 

What is the Eastern PA EMS Council? 

It is a not-for-profit organization established under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania legislation to act as a local regulatory body that assists the Department of Health with local EMS organizations throughout the six-county EMS region.

Who Are The Board of Directors?

The Board of Directors are elected from the general body of the Council membership. There are specific by-laws which identify the duties and terms of members of the Board. It is the duty of the Board of Directors to approve and oversee the Council's various work programs and projects and guide the Council through the future of EMS in our region. The Board also is the governing body that employs the Council's professional staff.

 How Does The Council Function?

The Council employs an Executive Director and support staff that conducts inspections, facilitates quality assurance programs and also assists other EMS organizations such as Communications Centers, in obtaining grants for equipment & training. The Council also provides technical assistance to various EMS Services.

 How Much Can I Expect to be Paid as A Member of The Council?

Positions on the Council or the Board of Directors are strictly on a volunteer basis. Individuals participate because they want to ensure that EMS Service is provided to the public in accordance with all the rules, regulations and guidelines as recommended by the Department of Health.

What Committees or Other Functions Make Up The EMS Council? 

• • Committees:
    • Executive
    • Communications
    • BLS
    • ALS
    • Trauma Review
    • Medical Advisory
    • Public Education and Information
    • Performance Improvement
    • EMS Education and Training
    • Finance
    • Conference
    • MCI and Hospital Classification
  • Other Functions:
    • MedCom
    • Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team
    • STRIKE Team
    • Tactical EMS 

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