Fire/EMS Service Tenure and Career Journey: I began my career in October 2004. I obtained my paramedic certificate in 2006 from St. Petersburg College, then worked as Engine, Squad, Truck operator as well as a paramedic. February 2014, I was promoted to Division Chief of EMS. I presently chair the EMS Leadership Group for Pinellas County EMS Chiefs. I also hold a seat on the EMS Advisory Council (EMSAC) for Pinellas County. Composition and structure of department as it relates to EMS service delivery: Dr. Angus Jameson is the agency’s Medical Director. Pinellas Park has seven ALS units (four County funded, and three City funded) and no BLS units. Our department is made up of 40% Paramedics, 38% EMT’s. Paramedics Plus/Sunstar provide the transport service for our department. Paramedics Plus/Sunstar also provide critical care transport and interfacility or non-emergency transport services. Population served including square miles covered: Pinellas County has a population of approximately one million. Pinellas Park is one of 18 municipalities in the county, with the fourth largest population of approximately 50,000. Pinellas Park covers 26 square miles, and is located in the heart of Pinellas County Total vs. EMS Call Summary: In 2016 the Department responded to a total of 16,038 alarms. Out of those 14,033 were EMS responses. What are some unique aspects of your role as EMS Chief of a fire-based EMS agency? When I interviewed for this position my goal was to be able to touch more patients and clinicians throughout the county than I could as a single paramedic at a station. Meaning, I could influence only one patient and a crew of 4-5 at a time while in the companies. Being the EMS Chief I will have the ability to influence every clinician and every citizen through influence of ideas, changes, and implementation of new resources. I want to utilize this position to be apart a positive change in culture for the future of EMS in Pinellas Park and Pinellas County EMS. I am able to work very closely with the County EMS/Fire team and become a bridge for the city fire agencies and the county to create a positive, cohesive team to support the clinicians providing care to the citizens of our county. Describe the agency’s and Medical Director’s philosophy in managing EMS services: My Chief says it the best: “Pinellas Park and Pinellas County strive to be the premiere EMS system in the country.” Dr. Jameson has set a high standard of clinical care for each clinician, with clear and concise direction for new and present clinicians. Describe your agency’s medical protocols/parameters: We are directed by a common county Medical Operations Manual (MOMS). These protocols/parameters are assessed and reviewed continually. There is a committee of personnel made up of officers, paramedics and medical staff that reviews and writes these protocols. FLORIDA FIRE SERVICE May 2017 10 Meetthe EMS Chief Robert Angell, EMS Chief, City of Pinellas Park Fire Department