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Emergency Medical Services Technical Advisory Board Meeting

January 7, 2026 · Whatcom, WA
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-01-07 (PDF, 4 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from www.whatcomcounty.us ↗
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Attendees

✓ David Pethick (BFD Asst. Fire Chief)
✓ Jerry DeBruin (WCEMS&TC)
✓ Dan McDermott (BFD Division Chief of Prospect Dispatch Center)
✓ Ralph E. Weiche (WCEMS Medical Program Director)
✓ Scott Ryckman (BFD MSO)
✓ Deborah Arthur (WCEMS Administrator)
✓ Ben Russell (Asst. Fire Chief, Dist.#7)
✓ Scott Painter (Chief of Medical Services, Dist.#7)
✓ Susie Johnson (PeaceHealth Medical)
✓ Hank Maleng (WCF Rep. Chiefs)
✓ Steve Cohen (WCEMS Training Specialist)
✓ James Hallett (Citizen Finance Rep.)
✓ Scott Korthuis (Mayor, City of Lynden)
✓ Diana Clinch (WCEMS Data Analyst)
✓ Rachel Carlson (WCFD#1 Fire Chief)
✓ Present: 15/15

Decisions

#1

UNANIMOUS

#2

UNANIMOUS

Agenda Items

#1

Welcome

EMS staff confirmed the quorum and welcomed members
#2

Confirmation of November 5, 2025, Minutes

Ben Russell motioned to approve the meeting minutes
#3

TAB Governance

Discussion on TAB governance and the need for bylaws
#4

Protocol and Education (ALS, BLS, Public) Updates

Dr. Ralph Weiche reported on clinical education and protocol initiatives
#5

Levy Planning Update

Arthur provided a levy planning update
#6

Sub-Committee Reports

Reports on medic unit analysis and BLS allocation
#7

New Business

Discussion on the clarity of roles and messaging around former Medical Program Director Dr. Marv Wayne
#8

Action Items and Recommendations to the Oversight Board

TAB concluded that there were no specific action items or recommendations
#9

Good of the Order

Weiche highlighted the March 7th EMS Foundation gala
#10

Adjourn

The meeting closed with a powerful story from Chief Jerry DeBruin