EMS Section Executive Board July 2009 Conference Call Minutes

EMS Section Executive Board July 2009 Conference Call Minutes
Section Work:
NearMiss EMS focused Articles Request
Thursday, July 9, 2009, 1500 ET
Amy Holtman, Near-Miss Program Manager, asked the group if they could provide guidance
for the JEM article in the form of a strategic vision/ top 5 EMS concerns, etc. Chief Ludwig
noted that reflective vests are a big issue now and that Ms. Holtman might talk to Chief
Chris Shimer about this issue.
TargetSafety CEU Outreach
The group noted that they had not had a chance to look at the website. Chief Sinclair
recommended going slow on the issue and keeping the IAFC Executive Director informed.
Section Communications Committee Report
The group noted that the third edition of the podcast was released Monday and that it
contained 52 minutes on the METRO crash. There is a link to it on the IAFC homepage. EMS
Section Communications Committee is working to enhance the podcast clarity through the
use of Skype. The group discussed revamping the website and discussed the new EMS
Section Facebook group.
EMS Section Meritorious Service Awards
The group discussed the awards and their presentation at the Section Business meeting at
FRI.
EMS Pre-Con at FRI
Chief Ludwig noted a possible Q & A session where people cold ask the group questions
regarding various pertinent issues.
FRI Section Business Meeting
The group asked IAFC staff to send the FRI Section Business Meeting time in an e-blast to
members. Deaton will coordinate. The meeting will be on August 27 at 1:00 at the Dallas
Convention Center.

Fire-Rescue Med:
FRM 2010 brochure for FRI distribution
The group decided it will not be able to meet this summer to develop an educational
program business plan for FRM. The group discussed future FRM date and time options and
for the meeting in the fall of 2009 (possible meeting in Denver or St. Louis was debated).
The group also discussed speakers, mentioning that they would schedule a call with Chief
Riddle, FRM Conference Manager, on the issue. The FRM educational program should reflect
the fact that municipal and volunteer departments are expecting a continued economic
downturn in 2010.
Section Projects:
China EMS Conference / GMU 2009
The group decided that they would look into another program such as the Eisenhower
Program. The ability of the China conference to occur in 2009 has been questioned.
EMS Helicopter regulations
Pasco relayed notes provided by Lucian Deaton, GR Manager and section staff liaison.
Deaton reported that Chief Metro and Bob Bass (MD State EMS Director) spoke on Tuesday
about Sections 313 and 315 in HR 915. These sections focus on EMS air medical safety
research and FAA regulation. The IAFC supports these sections of the bill. HR 915 passed the
House and Deaton is speaking with the Senate Commerce Committee about next steps. Chief
Metro and Dr. Bass also spoke about S. 848 which would specify state regulation authority
over EMS air medical pertaining to geographic distribution, volume considerations, etc.
Dr. Bass is getting Chief Metro information on the recent court case dealing with
CAMTS that explains the state regulation limitations to accreditation in favor of Part 91 and
others. Both agreed that HR 1201/S1199 (which would call for Part 135 compliance for all
EMS air medical) was not of interest to either.
Both also discussed bringing representatives of the municipal FAA Part 91 community
together to discuss air medical issues of mutual concern.
Summer EMS Chief Advisor
The UVC Article was discussed, as was the google group and podcast. It was mentioned that
a draft should be out by the end of the week.
2009 National EMS Education Standards Gap Analysis Template
It was mentioned that the Gap Analysis basically highlights the differences between national
standards and new educational standards. The group decided not to formally comment on
the document, noting that it will simply be used as a resource for teaching.

Recent Section Meetings:
White House Pandemic Flu Preparedness Summit (July 9, Dr. Augustine attending)
DOJ mass Casualty Victims Teleconference (Sinclair) (July 9)
Good of the order
Chief Ludwig requested that Deaton handle the appointment letters for COAEMSP and
CAAHEP.
The group discussed the membership numbers for the google group (143) and made sure
that only members are signing up. Section membership is up to 1323, and Chief Sinclair
thanked Chief Ludwig for all of his hard work.
The group also asked Deaton to confirm the FRI section hotel block and that he provides
Chief Ludwig with booth give-away options and costs.