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The Administrative section of the Emergency Medical Services Division has
administrative responsibility for the management and coordination of all
pre-hospital care providers. Emphasis is placed on standardized training and
medical direction, effective research, and quality assurance to improve the delivery
of emergency care. They provide vision, leadership, information, analysis, and
other assistance to help the Fire and Rescue Department make informed decisions about
Department operations and issues. It strives to deliver quality services, ensure
legal compliance in all services, and ensure equitable treatment of all citizens and
visitors of our community.
The members of the EMS Division are as follows:
Deputy Chief, Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Manages the department’s EMS programs, working closely with the Operational
Medical Director and Quality Assurance Manager and other divisions
to ensure the highest quality of emergency medical care is provided to every
citizen. This position ensures medical controls and protocols are established
and followed, continual education of advanced life support (ALS) providers is
maintained, and the citizens of Fairfax County receive the highest quality of
competent and compassionate care.
Battalion Chief, Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Responsible for the management of EMS Supervisors and the “Total
Quality Management” (TQM) of the EMS services provided by members of
each of the three operational shifts.
Captain, Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Oversees the department’s EMS Vehicle Permits and coordinates the
purchase, maintenance and replacement of the equipment used to provide EMS
service to the community.
Field Emergency Medical Services Supervisors (EMS) Captain
Provides supervision for assigned ALS providers and assumes the role
of a medical control officer to ensure total quality management (TQM)
for all emergency medical incidents. These positions work with the Battalion Chiefs
as part of a Battalion Management Team.
Office of the Operational Medical Director and the Office of Quality Assurance
Works in collaboration with EMS and Fire and Rescue Department staff to provide
direct and indirect medical oversight, integrated continuous quality improvement,
and coordinated training initiatives to support and sustain firefighters in the delivery
of high quality patient care.
Accomplishments made as a result of the re-structure of EMS is the implementation of the following work groups to better manage EMS service delivery:
- Clinical Practice – Works closely with the Medical Director to address matters of clinical care including review and revision of medical treatment protocols and consideration of new therapies and interventions.
- Quality Improvement/Documentation – Works closely with the Quality Manger to coordinate comprehensive CQI efforts.
- Policies and Procedures – Focuses on the Department’s EMS policies and procedures to assist with review and periodic revision.
- Resource Management – Responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment and material resources within the Department.
- Training and Certification – Manages training, internship, and certifications for Department personnel.
- Disaster - Responsible for focusing on disaster preparedness and mass casualty incident planning.
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