Patrick J. Powers
Personal Information:
California Licensed Paramedic
Recent Accomplishments:
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Emergency Medical Services Administrators Association of California (EMSAAC) representative for
new state regulation development task group creating the level of Emergency Medical Responder (2010
- 2011)
Chairperson for the Southern California Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA)
coordinator committee (2011)
While serving Orange County EMS as the Basic Life Support Coordinator, created Orange County EMT
Accreditation. Implementation of training in November 2009 and finalized deployment countywide on
January 1, 2011. EMT accreditation defined the first ever specific local expanded EMT scope of
practice allowed by a Medical Director in Orange County.
Appointed by Orange County Board of Supervisors to the Emergency Medical Services Quality
Assurance Board (QAB), 2009 - 2011.
Development committee member for the Orange County Health Care Agency EMS web based patient
care reporting data system project named the Orange County Medical Emergency Data System (OCMEDS) 2007-2011.
OC-MEDS request for proposals evaluation panel member for selection of software vendor 2010. OCMEDS developed as a NEMSIS and NTDB compliant web-based data repository.
Deputy Director and Operations Chief of the Orange County Emergency Medical Services department
operations center (EMS-DOC):
o 2007 Santiago and Witch Fires. Coordinated State deployment of nine ambulance strike teams
from Orange County to San Diego County.
o 2008 Freeway Complex Fires in Anaheim and Brea. Communicated with providers assisting in
the evacuation of local acute care facility.
o 2009 H1N1 health emergency
o 2011 SONGS evaluated exercise
OCEMS designated representative and secretary to the Education and Training subcommittee. (20072011)
OCEMS representative and secretary to the Transportation Advisory subcommittee. (2009-2011)
Directed the Health Care Agencies EMS Week recognition activities in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Events
included the annual Super CPR Saturday held at the Anaheim Stadium in partnership with the American
Red Cross. In 2009 more than 2300 certificates were issued in one day. Classes taught in Spanish,
Vietnamese and English. Community education activities included Child Car Seat safety inspections
coordinated with OC Safe Kids and Children’s Hospital of Orange County. EMS Week Tailgate
celebration at Angeles Stadium, and the annual OCEMS Awards ceremony concluded the annual
activities.
Designed and implemented the Orange County Health Care Agency Public Access Defibrillation (PAD)
program (2007)
Professional Experience:
Lynch Ambulance Service, Inc.
1371 N. Red Gun Street
Anaheim, CA 92806
July 2011- Present
Director of EMS Development: As the inaugural Director of EMS Development, my responsibilities and
goals are to elevate the organization from a company that provides basic life support interfacility emergency
medical transport services to an organization that also provides critical care transport services utilizing licensed
Paramedics and Registered Nurses. As the model of healthcare changes in our community, Lynch Ambulance
will be looking to lead the way with innovative solutions of patient assessment, transport to the most
appropriate location and prehospital treatment.
County of Orange, Health Care Agency
Health Disaster Management Division
Emergency Medical Services
405 West Fifth Street #301A
Santa Ana, CA 92701
March 2006 – July 2011
Emergency Medical Services Coordinator – Basic Life Support (BLS): Responsible for oversight of the
training, certification and operational delivery of emergency medical care of all public-safety and privately
owned EMS BLS healthcare providers countywide. Providers include Ambulance companies, Fire
Departments, Police Agencies, Lifeguard Agencies and emergency aero medical. Ensure compliance with
County ambulance ordinance requirements and license all private and public air and ground ambulance
transport providers. Inspect of all providers’ rotary air and ground ambulance fleets and company operations
annually. Oversee and coordinate county issued statewide certification of emergency medical technicians
(EMT) and Orange County EMT accreditation. Serve as division safety representative responsible for monthly
safety training, evacuation drills, and Cal OSHA reporting and recording. Coordinate the countywide public
access defibrillation (PAD), first responder, and EMT -AED provider programs. Oversee and approve training
curricula according to Title 22 regulations of all EMT and Emergency Medical Responder educational programs
in community colleges, public safety agencies and regional occupational programs in Orange County.
Oversee, recommend for approval request for proposal (RFP) development by public safety agencies seeking
private ambulance services based on state guidelines. Analyze current legislative bills and regulation changes
and advise OCEMS manager and medical director of potential affects to system oversight. Participate as
OCEMS representative to subcommittees of the Emergency Medical Care Committee such as Education and
Training, Data Standards Task Force, and EMS Week 2007 committee chairman. Serve various command
roles in either the Health Care Agency Emergency Operations Center or the EMS department operations center.
Gold Coast Ambulance Inc.
601 North. A Street
Oxnard, CA 93003
December 2003 – March 2006
Paramedic: Serve the communities of Oxnard, Port Hueneme, and unincorporated Ventura County citizens as
a paramedic. Assisted in development of the Gold Coast EMT-D defibrillation-training program. Provided
public education at schools, community centers and medical facilities related to emergency medical services.
Participated in disaster drills and field operations of mass casualty incidents. Served as preceptor to paramedic
candidates seeking state licensure and trained EMT partners in advanced life support (ALS) protocols and
paramedic treatment assistance.
Care Ambulance Service Inc.
1517 W. Braden Ct.
Orange, CA 92868
May 2002 – December 2003
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): Provided Basic Life Support (BLS) services by means of emergency
ambulance response, on scene care and interfacility transport of patients. Provided public education at schools,
community centers and medical facilities related to emergency medical services.
Uniscribe Professional Services Inc.
535 Anton, #100
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
January 2000 – May 2002
Account Executive: Promoted solutions at industry trade shows and provided product demonstrations for
document management solutions. Assisted clients in identifying needs for records management, workflow and
archiving solutions. Responsible for the written response to competitive request for proposals from clients.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton, 1997
Associates of Science, Emergency Medical Service
Mt. San Antonio College, 2003
Associates of Science, Fire Technology Administration
Santa Ana College, 1995
Related Emergency Medical Service training and experience:
La Habra Height Fire Department – Volunteer Firefighter / EMT
1993-1997
California Disaster Healthcare Volunteer – Paramedic
California State Fire Fighter 1 certification # 027792
California State Paramedic license # P19840
California State Fire Prevention training 1A and 1B
California Specialized Training Institute Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational
Emergency Medical Services Authority – Mission Support Team member
National Association of Emergency Medical Service Educators – Instructor Level 1
Professional Skills:
Familiar with use of computers, phone systems, audio/video equipment and business software
Comfortable public speaker and presenter
Spanish speaking