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.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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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	Email	Phone
Mel Blankers, Fire Chief	Whatcom County Fire Chiefs	mblankers@wcfd1.org	360-966-5757
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	jdebruin@wcfd14.org	360-788-6418
Dean Crosswhite, Asst. Chief	WC Fire Protection District 7	Dcrosswhite@wcfd7.org	360-815-1613
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 Technical Advisory Board (TAB)

Meetings

Agendas & Minutes

Members

Member Roster

EMS TAB Purpose

Authority

Date of Formation

Relevant Documents