Board Name: |
Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Board |
Board ID: |
57 |
Address: |
227 French Landing, Nashville, TN 37243 |
Phone: |
615-532-5147 |
Board Contact: |
Sandra Sturgis |
Contact Phone: |
615-741-3111 |
Appointing Authority: |
Governor |
TCA: |
68-140-303 |
Duties: |
To approve schools and establish training standards for EMS personnel; promulgate regulations that govern licensing ambulance services and EMS personnel; hear and enforce disciplinary matters; establish standards for insurance coverage for emergency medical services; regulate development and operation of emergency medical services telecommunication systems; certify paramedic training centers operated by a fire department that operates its own fire training academy to provide training for career paramedics employed by the fire department; certify emergency medical technician (EMT) and advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT) training centers operated by ambulance services to provide training for career EMTs and AEMTs. |
Number of Members: |
13 |
Compensation: |
Per diem of fifty dollars ($50.00) and reimbursed for travel expenses in the performance of official duties of the board. |
Appropriations: |
One million, eight hundred thirty-six thousand dollars ($1,836,000.00). |
Meeting Schedule: |
Meetings last six (6) to twelve (12) hours in one (1) to two (2) day sessions conducted three (3) to four (4) times per year. |
Hours Required: |
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