SLV Regional
EMS & Medical Directors Committee
Welcome to the SLV Regional EMS and Medical Directors Committee, where medical expertise and emergency response excellence converge. As a collaborative force in the San Luis Valley (SLV) region, we bring together dedicated EMS professionals and skilled medical directors to ensure the highest standards of care in times of crisis. Our committee serves as a hub for innovation, training, and protocol development, fostering a cohesive network that enhances the region’s emergency medical services. With a shared commitment to saving lives and promoting community well-being, we are at the forefront of advancing emergency medical practices in the SLV region.
COMMITTEE LEADERS
Darrick Garcia
President EMS Subcommittee
darrick.garcia@slvrmc.org
Tyler Off
Vice President EMS Subcommittee
toff@southforkfirerescue.com
Grant Hurley
EMS Medical Doctor Resp.
gahurley@mac.com
Medical Directors
Dr. Benji Kitagawa, DO
Dr. Grant Hurley, MD
Dr. Pat Thompson
Dr. Sam Slade, DO
Dr. Donna Nelson, MD
Dr. Richard Ruiter, MD
EMS Directors
Darrick Garcia, BSN, RN, NRP, Paramedic
Director, Alamosa County Ambulance
Ernest Abeyta, AAS, NRP, FP-C, Paramedic
Director, Conejos County Ambulance
Don Dustin, EMT-I
Director, Mineral County Ambulance
Tyler Off, EMT-I
Chief, South Fork Fire Rescue
Andrue Valez, FF, NRP, Paramedic,
Director, Monte Vista Community Ambulance Service
Carla Taylor, EMT-IV
Director, Del Norte Community Ambulance
Mackenzie Hammel, AEMT
Director, Northern Saguache County Ambulance District
Rylan Good, EMT-IV
Director, Center Fire Rescue
Cassandra Schultz, Paramedic
Director, Baca Grande Ambulance
Kathy Christensen, Sherri Vigil, Dan Quintana
Directors, Costilla County Ambulance
Reports
Minutes
2024
January 18, 2024
February 29, 2024 (Special Meeting)
April 18, 2024
July 18, 2024
October 17,2024
2023
January 19, 2023
April 20, 2023
July 20, 2023
October 20,2023
2022
January 20, 2022
April 21, 2022
July 21, 2022
October 20,2022
2021
January 21, 2021
April 15, 2021
July 17, 2021
September 23, 2021
November 18, 2021
2020
Sep 16th, 2020
October 15, 2020
2019
Jan 17th. 2019
July 18 2019
Oct 17, 2019
Meeting
Meetings are the 3rd Thursday on the months of January, April, July and October
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: TBA