David also talks about the work of the NAEMT Disaster Preparedness Committee as well as NAEMTs position statement on the creation of a EMS only Emergency Support Function (ESF) within the emergency management framework of operations.
Resources:
About the NAEMT Disaster Preparedness Committee
This committee shall advise the Board on ways to strengthen the role of EMS in our nation’s emergency preparedness strategy and response activities. Responsibilities include:
NAEMT’s Considerable Disaster Preparedness resources: Disaster Preparedness (naemt.org)
NAEMT Position Statement - Federal Emergency Support Function - http://naemt.org/docs/default-source/advocacy-documents/2023-position-statement-on-esf-for-ems.pdf
About David Blevins
David serves as the Director of EMS Education for Roane State Community College. In this role, he oversees initial education in pre-hospital emergency medicine ranging from Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) and the Paramedic program. He is the primary point of contact for curriculum development and implementation, as well as professional development for a cadre of experienced full-time and adjunct faculty members.
David serves as the chair of the NAEMT Disaster Preparedness Committee and also serves as a Major in the Tennessee Air National Guard.
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