Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: President David Canepa, District 5
Subject: Appointment and Reappointment to the Emergency Medical Care Committee
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation to approve the following appointment and reappointment to the Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC), each for a term ending March 31, 2025:
A) Gale Carlie, appointment for first term as the representative of the American Red Cross; and
B) Tim Bateman, reappointment for second term as San Mateo County EMT-Paramedic representative.
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BACKGROUND:
The EMCC is responsible for reviewing and reporting its observations and recommendations to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and local Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMS Agency) regarding the emergency medical services system. The Committee monitors and presents recommendations to improve emergency medical care in San Mateo County.
The EMCC consists of 19 members appointed by the Board, for terms of four years, for up to three consecutive terms. Among the EMCC’s 19 members, it must have, among other requirements: one (1) licensed and accredited San Mateo County EMT- Paramedic, who shall be employed as a field care EMT-Paramedic or field EMT-Paramedic Supervisor by the county-wide exclusive emergency ambulance contractor.
DISCUSSION:
The American Red Cross is recommending the appointment of Gale Carlie to serve on the EMCC. Gale is a Registered Nurse and the Disaster Co-Chair for the San Mateo County office.
Tim has worked in emergency medical services for nearly thirty (30) years and served San Mateo County residents working for American Medical Response in the capacity of Field Supervisors, Paramedic, Field Training Officer, and Training Preceptor.
The EMS Agency supports both appointments.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.