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EMS Coordination Committee (EMSCC)

EMS Coordination Committee (EMSCC)

The Emergency Medical Services Coordination Committee (EMSCC) was created by statute under the Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services. The functions of the EMSCC have since been transferred over to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.  The director of the department appoints the voting members of this committee.

Composition

  • Member List

    Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA)
    Deborah Condino Term Expires: 12/31/2028
    Kelsey Ostergren Term Expires: 12/31/2028
    Alyson Sundberg Term Expires: 12/31/2028
    Bruce Trevithick Term Expires: 12/31/2028
    Alternate: Lauren LaPine

    Alternate: Michelle Jenkinson
    Michigan College of Emergency Physicians (MCEP)
    Dr. Don Edwards - CHAIR Term Expires: 12/31/2028
    Dr. Michael Fill Term Expires: 12/31/2028
    Dr. Robert Smith Term Expires: 12/31/2028
    Dr. Stefanie Wise Term Expires: 12/31/2028
    Alternate: Dr. Robert Dunne
    Alternate: Dr. Ryan Reece
    Alternate: Dr. Robert Domeier
    Alternate: Dr. Steve McGraw
    Michigan Association of Ambulance Services (MAAS)
    Kolby Miller - VICE-CHAIR Term Expires: 12/31/2028
    Laurie Thiel Term Expires: 12/31/2026
    Gary Wadaga Term Expires: 12/31/2028
    Alternate: Bill Grubb
    Alternate: John Clayton
    Alternate: Angela Madden
    Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs (MAFC)
    Daniel Besson Term Expires: 12/31/2026
    Gregory Flynn Term Expires: 12/31/2028
    Joseph Murray Term Expires: 12/31/2028
    Alternate: Derrick Bunge
    Society of Michigan EMS Instructor Coordinators (SMEMSIC)
    Tim Newton Term Expires: 12/31/2028
    Eric Smith Term Expires: 12/31/2028
    Alternate: Mark Fankhauser
    Michigan Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (MAEMT)
    Karyn Belanger Term Expires: 12/31/2028
    Kevin Wilkinson Term Expires: 12/31/2028
    Alternate: Eric Snidersich
    Alternate: Angela Madden
    Michigan Association of Air Medical Providers (MAAP)
    Dr. Steven Rockoff Term Expires: 12/31/2028
    Michigan Association of Emergency Medical Services Systems (MAEMSS)
    Damon Gorelick Term Expires: 12/31/2028
    Alternate: Rob Warnemuende
    Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union (MPFFU)
    Lisa Martin Term Expires: 12/31/2028
    Andrew Pfeifle Term Expires: 12/31/2028
    Jackie Przytulski Term Expires: 12/31/2028
    Alternate: Bob Urburtis
    Consumer
    Vacant: Contact ems@michigan.gov with interest.
    Michigan Townships Association (MTA)
    Vacant: Contact ems@michigan.gov with interest.
    Law Enforcement
    Richard Cronkright, Genesee County Sheriff's Office Term Expires: 12/31/2028
    Alternate: Collette Hunt
    Michigan Emergency Nurses Association (MENA)
    Gail VanStanton Term Expires: 12/31/2027
    Alternate: Chelsea Meixner
    Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA)
    Farah Jalloul-Rizk Term Expires: 12/31/2027
    Ex-Officio Members
    The Honorable David Prestin, State House of Representatives
    The Honorable Winnie Brinks, State Senate
    Sarah Davis, MSP Office of Highway Safety Planning
    Amy Magirl, MSP State 911 Administrator
    Alli Burke, Michigan Center for Rural Health
    Emily Bergquist, Director, Division of EMS and Systems of Care

     

     

If interesting in serving on the EMSCC, please contact Nicole Babb at 517.335.3077 OR BABBN@MICHIGAN.GOV

The committee is comprised of the following voting members:

  • Four representatives from the Michigan Health and Hospital Association or its successor organization, at least 1 of whom is from a hospital located in a county with a population of not more than 50,000;
  • Four representatives from the Michigan chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians or its successor organization, at least 1 of whom practices medicine in a county with a population of not more than 50,000;
  • Three representatives from the Michigan Association of Ambulances Services or its successor organization, at least 1 of whom operates an ambulance service in a county with a population of not more than 50,000;
  • Three representatives from the Michigan Fire Chiefs Association or its successor organization, at least 1 of whom is from a fire department located in a county with a population of not more than 50,000;
  • Two representatives from the society of Michigan Emergency Medical Services Technician Instructor-Coordinators or its successor organization, at least 1 of whom works in a county with a population of not more than 50,000;
  • Two representatives from the Michigan Association of Emergency Medical Technicians or its successor organization, at least 1 of whom practices in a county with a population of not more than 50,000;
  • One representative from the Michigan Association of Air Medical Services or its successor organization;
  • One representative from the Michigan Association of Emergency Medical Services Systems or its successor organization;
  • Three representatives from a statewide organization representing labor that deals with emergency medical services, at least 1 of whom represents emergency medical services personnel in a county with a population of not more than 50,000 and at least 1 of whom is a member of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union or its successor organization;
  • One consumer;
  • One individual who is an elected official of a city, village, or township located in a county with a population of not more than 100,000;
  • At least 1 voting member shall be from a county with a population of not more than 35,000 and at least 1 voting member shall be from a city with a population of not less than 900,000;
  • One individual representing local law enforcement;
  • One representative nominated by the Michigan Emergency Nurses Association Executive Board;
  • One representative nominated by the Michigan Pharmacy Association.

In addition to the voting members described above, the following shall serve as ex-officio members of the committee without the right to vote:

  • One representative of the Office of Health and Medical Affairs of the Department of Management and Budget, appointed by the director;
  • One representative of the Department of Health and Human Services, appointed by the director;
  • One member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives;
  • One member of the Senate, appointed by the Senate majority leader;
  • The State 911 Administrator;
  • One representative nominated by the Michigan Center for Rural Health;
  • One representative nominated by the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning.

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Role of the EMSCC

The Emergency Medical Services Coordination Committee (EMSCC) shall do all of the following:

  • Provide the coordination and exchange of information on emergency medical services programs and services.
  • Act as a liaison between organizations and individuals involved in the emergency medical services section.
  • Make recommendations to the department in the development of a comprehensive statewide emergency medical services program.
  • Advise the legislature and the department on matters concerning emergency medical services throughout the state.
  • Provide the department with advisory recommendations on appeals of local medical control decisions.
  • Participate in educational activities, special studies, and the evaluation of emergency medical services as requested by the director.
  • Advise the department concerning vehicle standards for ambulances.
  • Advise the department concerning minimum patient care equipment lists. 

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EMSCC Meeting Schedule

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EMSCC Meeting Agenda / Minutes

2026

2025

2024

2023

  • January 20, 2023  Agenda / Minutes
  • March 17, 2023  Agenda / Minutes (Updated Venue: BEPESOC Office, 1001 Terminal Rd., Lansing, MI 48906 - 1st floor conference room)
  • May 19, 2023  Agenda / Minutes 
  • July 21, 2023 (CANCELLED)
  • September 22, 2023  Agenda / Minutes (Updated Venue: The Northern Center at Northern Michigan University - Marquette, MI)
  • November 17, 2023  Agenda / Minutes 

2022  

  • January 21, 2022  (CANCELLED)
  • March 18, 2022   Agenda / Minutes
  • May 20, 2022  Agenda / Minutes
  • July 15, 2022  (CANCELLED)
  • October 7, 2022  Agenda / Minutes  (Updated Venue: The Northern Center at Northern Michigan University - Marquette, MI)
  • November 18, 2022  Agenda / Minutes (New Venue: Lansing Community College (Downtown Campus), Lansing, MI)

 

2021

 

2020

 

     EMSCC Subcommittees

     

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