Emergency Medical Support (EMS)

Sections & Committees

Mission Statement

Our goal is to further the professional advancement of the EMS Section of fire service through support and encouragement of pre-hospital emergency medical services, thereby relieving human trauma or illness. To promote standard medical protocols and record-keeping systems consistent with fire-oriented based and advanced life support providers, and to provide technical and managerial information on systems development and management.

Our Purpose

The purpose of the Section shall be to support and uphold the articulated and adopted Mission Statement and advancement, to include but not limited to:

  • To promote self-development, education, and training programs for fire-based EMS Professionals throughout the state.
  • To increase EMS leadership and management skills and knowledge within the fire departments of Washington State.
  • To identify and make available technical information and guidance to the members of this section.

Board & Committee Members

SHAUN FORD

Chair
Camas-Washougal FD

TERM:
01/2026 – 01-2028

Upcoming Events

  • MAY

    19

    COAST Training: A Roadmap to Responding to Behavioral Health Calls

    May 19, 2026

    Join Washington’s first standardized behavioral health training for FIRE/EMS.