The Idaho Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee (EMSAC) is responsible for giving counsel and advice to the Bureau of EMS relative to implementing the EMS Act, Idaho Code Title 46, Chapter 9. This responsibility includes, but is not limited to, gathering data and information on industry trends, national standards, clinical developments, regulatory agencies, and additional sources of information and actions affecting EMS agencies around the state of Idaho and the nation. EMSAC then uses this information to advise the Bureau of actions and directions that should be considered to continuously improve EMS agencies in our state. EMS Advisory Committee official meetings are open to the public, and anyone who practices, serves with, or has interest in Idaho EMS is encouraged to attend.
Committee Representation
EMSAC includes representatives from the following organizations:
- Idaho Transportation Department
- Idaho Board of Nursing
- Idaho Public Health Districts
EMSAC includes representatives from the following positions and specialty areas:
- EMT
- Career EMS Provider
- Volunteer EMS Provider
- Air Medical
- Fire Chief
- EMS Instructor
- EMS Medical Director
- Private EMS Agency Administrator
- Emergency Management
- Trauma Surgeon
- Emergency Department Physician
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
- Third Service – Non-Transport
- Pre-Hospital Agency Administrator – Career
- Pre-Hospital Agency Administrator – Volunteer
- Emergency Communications Center (Formerly PSAP)
- Community Health Emergency Medical Services (CHEMS)