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Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee Meets Nov. 4 - 10/27/25

Oct. 27, 2025

Media contact: Jonathan Modie, PHD.Communications@oha.oregon.gov

Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee meets Nov. 4

What: The Oregon Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee will be holding its quarterly public meeting. A public comment period will be offered at the end of the meeting.

Oregon public meeting law and requirements information

When / Where: Nov. 4, 2025, 9 a.m. to noon via Zoom

Agenda Items: Update bylaws, discuss requirements for EMS medical direction and goal-setting for 2026.

Committee Vacancies: No current vacancies

Those interested in filling future vacancies should complete the application form. Questions about the positions and application process can be sent to ems.program@odhsoha.oregon.gov.

Background: The Oregon Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee was established under the 2024 EMS Modernization Act (HB 4081 | 2024, OL Ch 32) to oversee emergency medical service provision statewide.

The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee advises Oregon Health Authority’s Emergency Medical Services Program on regionalization and improvement of EMS, including coordination and planning of emergency medical services efforts and on adoption of rules related to emergency medical services.

Contact: Stella Rausch-Scott, EMS Program Committees Coordinator, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Public Health Division, 503-490-3717 or

stella.m.rausch-scott@oha.oregon.gov.

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For people who speak a language other than English or people with disabilities, OHA provides free help to attend the meeting. Some examples include:

  • Sign language and spoken language interpreters
  • CART captioning
  • Braille
  • Large print
  • Transcripts
  • Virtual platform change

If you need help with these or other related services, please contact Stella Rausch-Scott at 503-490-3717 (voice/text) or stella.m.rausch-scott@oha.oregon.gov at least 48 business hours before the meeting.

All relay calls are accepted.

To best ensure our ability to provide an accommodation, please contact us even if you are only considering attending the meeting. The earlier you make a request, the more likely we can meet the need.

Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee Meets Nov. 4 - 10/27/25

Oct. 27, 2025

Media contact: Jonathan Modie, PHD.Communications@oha.oregon.gov

Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee meets Nov. 4

What: The Oregon Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee will be holding its quarterly public meeting. A public comment period will be offered at the end of the meeting.

Oregon public meeting law and requirements information

When / Where: Nov. 4, 2025, 9 a.m. to noon via Zoom

Agenda Items: Update bylaws, discuss requirements for EMS medical direction and goal-setting for 2026.

Committee Vacancies: No current vacancies

Those interested in filling future vacancies should complete the application form. Questions about the positions and application process can be sent to ems.program@odhsoha.oregon.gov.

Background: The Oregon Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee was established under the 2024 EMS Modernization Act (HB 4081 | 2024, OL Ch 32) to oversee emergency medical service provision statewide.

The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee advises Oregon Health Authority’s Emergency Medical Services Program on regionalization and improvement of EMS, including coordination and planning of emergency medical services efforts and on adoption of rules related to emergency medical services.

Contact: Stella Rausch-Scott, EMS Program Committees Coordinator, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Public Health Division, 503-490-3717 or

stella.m.rausch-scott@oha.oregon.gov.

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For people who speak a language other than English or people with disabilities, OHA provides free help to attend the meeting. Some examples include:

  • Sign language and spoken language interpreters
  • CART captioning
  • Braille
  • Large print
  • Transcripts
  • Virtual platform change

If you need help with these or other related services, please contact Stella Rausch-Scott at 503-490-3717 (voice/text) or stella.m.rausch-scott@oha.oregon.gov at least 48 business hours before the meeting.

All relay calls are accepted.

To best ensure our ability to provide an accommodation, please contact us even if you are only considering attending the meeting. The earlier you make a request, the more likely we can meet the need.