GETAC- Emergency Medical Services Committee
Statement of Purpose
To develop a comprehensive, accessible, and sustainable EMS delivery system through collaboration, innovation, training, safety, research, and efficiency to provide the highest quality prehospital patient care.
Current Members
The Council appoints committees it considers necessary to perform its duties. Committees meet in conjunction with the quarterly GETAC meetings or as necessary to conduct committee business.
Council Liaisons: Judge Mike DeLoach, Ryan Matthews, LP
| Name | Affiliation | Location | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Deramus, LP Committee Chair | Washington County Director of EMS | Brenham, TX 77833 | 12/2025 |
| James Campbell, NREMT-P Committee Vice-Chair | Montgomery County Hospital District Chief of EMS | Conroe, TX 77304 | 12/2025 |
| Sheri Adams, RN, LP | Grand Prairie Fire Department EMS Coordinator/DICO | Grand Prairie, TX 75052 | 12/2026 |
| Aaron Clouse, EMT-P | Plano Fire-Rescue Community Paramedicine Coordinator and Privacy Compliance | Plano, TX 75074 | 12/2025 |
| Steven Dralle, LP | Global Medical Response Regional President - South Region | Arlington, TX 76014 | 12/2025 |
| Jason Dyess, LP | City of Paris EMS Assistant Chief | Paris, TX 75460 | 12/2025 |
| Michael Furrh, EMT-P | Lavaca/Colorado County EMS EMS Chief | Hallettsville, Tx 77964 | 12/2027 |
| Gerardo Garcia, EMT-P | Childress Regional Medical Center Chief Quality Officer | Childress, TX 9201 | 12/2026 |
| Michael Hayes, LP | City of New Braunfels Fire Department EMS Captain/Director | New Braunfels, TX 78130 | 12/2027 |
| Terry Hazlett, EMT-P | Hereford EMS Director of EMS | Hereford, TX 79045 | 12/2025 |
| Dwayne Howerton, RN, LP | Fort Worth Office of the Medical Director Assistant Director | Fort Worth, TX 76116 | 12/2025 |
| Donald Janes, RN, LP | University Medical Center El Paso EMS Outreach Coordinator - Trauma Department | El Paso, TX 79905 | 12/2025 |
| Daniel Johnson, LP | City of Port Aransas EMS Chief | Port Aransas, TX 78373 | 12/2025 |
| Ricky Reeves, EMT-P | Granbury Hood Co EMS Inc., dba Texas EMS Executive Director | Granbury, TX 76048 | 12/2025 |
| Kelly Sears, LP | Pearland Fire Department Division Chief- EMS | Pearland, TX 77584 | 12/2026 |
| Brant Stovall, EMT-P | CareFlite Operations Manager | Grand Prairie, TX 75052 | 12/2027 |
| Dudley Wait, LP | Fort Bend County EMS Chief | Rosenberg, TX 77471 | 12/2025 |
Past Meetings
| Meeting Date | Agenda | Report |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2025 | Agenda | Report |
| November 24, 2024 | Agenda | Report |
| August 22, 2024 | Agenda | Report |
| June 13, 2024 | Agenda | Report |
| March 7, 2024 | Agenda | Report |
| November 19, 2023 | Agenda | Report |
| August 17, 2023 | Agenda | Report |
| June 8, 2023 | Agenda | |
| March 8, 2023 | Agenda | Report |
Committee Resources
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