EMS Technical Advisory Board (TAB)

Meetings

The EMS Technical Advisory Board serve as advisors and make recommendations to the EMS Executive Oversight Board (EOB) and to EMS providers in Whatcom County regarding operational, educational and logistical components of basic through advanced life support services. Meetings are held on a regular basis.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

The majority of appointments are designated, however there are a few citizen representatives appointed jointly by the County Executive and the Bellingham City Mayor.

The TAB has 10 members. The joint appointments are for the following positions:
◦1 Hospital-Medical Community Member
◦1 Paramedic Training Education Provider

Member Roster

Members	Association	Email	Phone
Jerry DeBruin, Fire Chief	Whatcom County Fire Chiefs	jdebruin@wcfd14.org	360-354-4400
Susie Johnson, RN, BSN Emergency Trauma Svcs.	Hospital/Medical Rep	sjohnson11@peacehealth.org	360-523-2694
Bill Hewett, Asst. Chief	City of Bellingham Admin	bhewett@cob.org	360-778-8412
Scott Ryckman, MSO	Bellingham Fire Dept.	mmdonnell@cob.org	360-778-8466
Duncan McLane, Fire Chief	WC/EMS Trauma Care Council	chieflifd@msn.com	360-758-2411
Larry Hoffman, Fire Chief	WC Fire Protection District 7	lhoffman@wcfd7.org	360-815-1613
Mike Hilley, EMS Mgr.	Whatcom County Admin	mhilley@co.whatcom.wa.us	360-778-5209
Dr. Marvin Wayne	Medical Program Director	mwayne@co.whatcom.wa.us	360-778-8454
Vacant, BTC	Paramedic Training Provider		360-752-8316
Rob Wilson, Division Chief	What-Comm Dispatch Center	rwilson@cob.org	360-778-8900