EMS Physician Advisory Committee

The EMS Physician Advisory Committee (EMS-PAC) makes recommendations to the Department of Health Services on medical issues related to EMS.  Although the EMS Advisory Board appoints members to the EMS Physician Advisory Committee, the EMS-PAC does not report directly to the Board. Listed below is a summary of the roles, duties, and interactions between the EMS Advisory Board, the EMS Physician Advisory Committee (EMS-PAC), and the State Medical Director. Visit the EMS Board and Committee Meetings page for information on all EMS Board and Committee meetings.

Statutory duties

• Advise the Department of Health Services on selection criteria and performance of the State Medical Director
• Advise the Medical Director on appropriate medical issues

Board-assigned duties

• Assist with development of qualifications for medical directors at the local level
• Serve as an advisory committee for all related agencies (Wisconsin Technical College System Board, Department of Transportation)
• Assist with development of medical protocols for use in Wisconsin
• Recommend Scope of Practice for each EMT level
• Other duties as assigned by the Board

Committee membership