Bradford
Susquehanna EMS Council is a
not-for-profit entity established under Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania legislation to act as a local regulatory body that
assists the Department of Health with local EMS organizations
throughout the Bradford Susquehanna county EMS region.
BSEMS Council By Laws (pdf)
EMS Advisory Council - PEHSC Committee Representatives
ADVISORY BOARD OF DIRECTORS are elected from the general body of the Council membership. Council membership is comprised of representatives from the following organizations, Bradford County EMA, Bradford County Fire Chiefs, Bradford County Ambulance Ass'n, Bradford County Commissioners, Memorial Hospital, Robert Packer Hospital, Troy Hospital, Barnes Kasson Hospital, Susquehanna County Commissioners, Susquehanna County EMA, Susquehanna County Fireman's Association, Northern Tier Planning and Development, and Endless Mountains Health System
There are specific by-laws which identify the duties and terms of members to the Board. It is the duty of the Advisory Board of Directors to approve and oversee the Council's various work programs and projects and guide the Council through the future of EMS in our region. The Board also is the governing body that employs the Council's professional staff.
HOW DOES THE COUNCIL FUNCTION?
The Council employs an Executive Director and support staff that
conducts inspections, facilitates quality assurance programs and
also assists other EMS organizations such as Communications
Centers in obtaining grants for equipment, training.
The Council also provides technical assistance to various EMS Services.
HOW MUCH CAN I EXPECT TO BE PAID
AS A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL?
Positions on the Council or the Advisory Board of Directors are
strictly on a volunteer basis. Individuals participate because
they want to ensure that EMS Service is provided to the public in
accordance with all the rules, regulations, and guidelines as
recommended by the Department of Health.
WHAT COMMITTEES OR OTHER FUNCTIONS MAKE UP THE EMS COUNCIL?
COMMITTEES:
Executive, Communications, Medical Advisory, Public
Relations,Training Committee, Medical Command, PEHSC
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
CISM Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) Team
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