Boards, Committees & Councils
Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council

Name: Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council
Title: Created Pursuant to Code s. 87-114 & Resolution No. 07-2.3
Category BCC Created Advisory Boards & Committees
Meetings:
The Council will meet quarterly on the first Thursday of the month. A majority of all voting members shall constitute a quorum (one-half of the total members plus one member).

Contact Information

Type	Name	Phone Number
Staff Liaison:	Michele Jones	Work: (772) 219-4942

Board Members

Name	Position	Appointed	Term Ends
Vincent Felicione	PositionCity of Stuart	06/19/2018	02/25/2021
Jonathan Huneycutt	PositionCity of Stuart ALTERNATE	06/19/2018	02/25/2021
Brett Clarke	PositionEmergency Room Physicians Representative	10/09/2018	02/25/2021
James Dinsch	PositionIRSC EMT/Paramedic Program	02/23/2013	02/25/2021
James Flanagan	PositionLay-Person - Non-Emergency Transportation	02/24/2017	02/25/2021
William Schobel	PositionMartin County Fire Rescue Department	08/23/2016	02/25/2021
Heather Crary	PositionMartin County Fire Rescue Department ALTERNATE	02/26/2019	02/25/2021
Kevin Herndon	PositionMartin County Fire Rescue Department ALTERNATE	10/09/2018	02/25/2021
Michael Ferraro	PositionMartin County Medical Director	02/24/2017	02/25/2021
John Perez	PositionMartin County Sheriff's Office	10/09/2018	02/25/2021
Robert Garlo	PositionTown of Jupiter Island	07/29/2013	02/25/2021
Tina Ciechanowski	PositionTown of Sewall's Point	02/06/2007	02/25/2021

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Powers & Duties:
The purpose and objectives are: A. To act as a County EMS advisory body, keeping members informed about State and National issues of concerns to EMS providers. B. To advise the Martin County Board of County Commissioners on matters concerning Emergency Medical Services. C. To promote regional coordination and cooperation of EMS services. D. To act as a liaison body for Martin County EMS providers. E. To provide a forum to discuss the common problems and concerns shared by EMS agencies serving Martin County. F. To encourage training and education of both the professional provider and members of the general public in the provision of emergency medical care. G. To encourage optimal performance standards. H. To engage in the planning, development and implementation of such activities and programs as deemed desirable in order to accomplish its general objectives or purposes, either by itself or in cooperation with other persons, groups, agencies, firms, corporations or organizations with programs relating to this Council's goals.

How Appointed:

The membership shall consist of the following and may designate an alternate:
a representative from the Fire Rescue Department
the Martin County Medical Director
a representative from Emergency Room Physicians on staff at a Martin County hospital
a representative from the Indian River Community College EMT/Paramedic program
a representative from the Martin County Sheriff's Office
a representative of the following municipalities: City of Stuart, Town of Jupiter Island, Town of Sewall's Point
a lay-person (non-emergency transportation) representative to be appointed by the County Administrator
Representatives of the following entities may serve as Ex-Officio members without a vote on the Council:
Florida Highway Patrol
Martin County Health Department
any emergency service providers holding a Martin County certificate of public convenience and necessity
a representative from the Martin County Chapter of the American Red Cross
a representative from a Skilled Nursing Facility located in Martin County.

Terms:
All members shall serve a two year term. Members may be reappointed for additional two year terms.