Information and Announcements from the
Florida EMSAC Committees and Constituency Groups
Standing Committees
Access to Care Committee
Chair: Chief James Crutchfield
Co-Chair: Lauren Young Work
Air Medical Committee
Chair: Mark Womack
Communications Committee
Chair: Lisa Cahill
Co-Chair: Kathy Liriano
Upcoming Meetings:
April 2, 2026, May 7, 2026, and June 4, 2026
Data Committee
Chair: John Simpson
Disaster Response Committee
Education Committee
Chair: Melissa McNally
EMS for Children (EMSC) Committee
Chair: Dr. Phyllis Hendry
Upcoming Meeting:
March 27, 2026
EMSC Committee Meeting Information
The FEMA P-785 Shelter Field Guide was created with content contributions from Red Cross, San Francisco, New York and Missouri Health Departments. The Guide is intended to provide organizations without prior disaster experience with a basic overview of shelter operations that will help them to open and manage an emergency shelter. The Guide also contains information helpful to organizations that may wish to support the operation of a shelter, such as churches, service clubs, or businesses. The Guide refers to an organization acting in this capacity as a “supporting agency.”
Health, Safety, and Wellness Committee
Chair: Isabel Rodriguez
Legislative Committee
Medical Care Committee
Chair: Dr. Marshall Frank
Infographics:
Public Information, Education, and Relations (PIER) Committee
Chair: Tim Turner
Co-Chair: Amy Stafford
Quality Improvement Committee
Chair: Debbie Vass
Strategic Visions Committee
Chair: Greg DeWitt
Constituency Groups
Florida Ambulance Association (FAA)
Florida Association of Critical Care Transport Specialists (FACTS) (Formerly Florida Aeromedical Association)
Florida Association of EMS Educators (FAEMSE)
Florida Association of EMS Medical Directors (FAEMSMD)
Chair: Dr. Ben Abo
Florida Association of EMTs and Paramedics (FAEP)
Florida Association of Rural EMS Providers (FAREMS)
Florida Council of EMS Chiefs
Florida EMS Pilots Association (FLEMSPA)
Florida EMS Quality Managers Association
Chair: Debbie Vass