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EMS Technical Advisory Board (TAB)
Meetings
The EMS Technical Advisory Board serve as advisors and make recommendations to the EMS Executive Oversight Board (EOB) and to EMS providers in Whatcom County regarding operational, educational and logistical components of basic through advanced life support services. Meetings are held on a regular basis online. Meeting dates are:
January 4 2:00 - 3:00
March 1 2:00 - 3:00
May 3 2:00 - 3:00
July 5 2:00 - 3:00
September 6 2:00 - 3:00
November 1 2:00 - 3:00
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Members
The majority of appointments are designated, however there are a few citizen representatives appointed jointly by the County Executive and the Bellingham City Mayor.
The TAB has 10 members. The joint appointments are for the following positions:
◦1 Hospital-Medical Community Member
◦1 Paramedic Training Education Provider
Member Roster
| Members | Association | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Boyko, Asst. Fire Chief | District 7 | bboyko@wcfd7.org | 360-384-0303 |
| Hank Maleng, Fire Chief | Whatcom Fire Chiefs Association | hank.maleng@wcfd16.org | 360-739-1368 |
| Susie Johnson, RN, BSN Emergency Trauma Svcs. | Hospital/Medical Rep | sjohnson11@peacehealth.org | 360-523-2694 |
| David Pethick, Asst.Chief | City of Bellingham Admin | dpethick@cob.org | 360-778-8466 |
| Scott Ryckman, MSO | Bellingham Fire Dept. | sryckman@cob.org | 360-778-8466 |
| Jerry DeBruin, Fire Chief | WC/EMS Trauma Care Council | 360-788-6418 | |
| Mike Hilley, EMS Mgr. | Whatcom County Admin | mhilley@co.whatcom.wa.us | 360-927-1155 |
| Dr. Marvin Wayne | Medical Program Director | mwayne@co.whatcom.wa.us | 360-303-2715 |
| Micah Quintrall | Paramedic Training Provider | mquintrall@cob.org | 360-441-1965 |
| Dan McDermott, Division Chief | What-Comm Dispatch Center | dmcdermott@cob.org | 360-778-8900 |
EMS TAB Purpose
The EMS Technical Advisory Board shall serve as advisors and make recommendations to the EOB and to Emergency Medical Service Providers in Whatcom County regarding operational, educational and logistical components of basic through advanced life support services.
Authority
◦Whatcom County Ordinance 2013-074
◦ Whatcom County Code 5.04.08
Date of Formation
◦ December 10, 2013