The EMS Board appoints physicians to serve on the Regional Physician Advisory Boards across the state in 10 regions. A map of these regions is included in this web site. Each RPAB oversees the delivery of pre-hospital care in that region. They also may act as Medical Director for any Emergency Medical Service if needed and assist the service in securing a permanent Medical Director. RPAB is usually comprised of physicians with extensive experience in pre-hospital emergency care, trauma care or even air ambulance transportation.
Some physicians have pediatric or other specific emergency medicine specialties.
Care is taken to achieve representation of each county in the region. Address complaints made against EMS providers, organizations and personnel by those not involved in the provision of emergency medical services in the region. Develop and recommend written medical protocols for EMS providers and organizations, and personnel operating in the area. Assist in developing EMS continuing education programs within its region. Assist in the organization, evaluation, and procurement of equipment for EMS providers and organizations in its region.