EMS Chiefs, Managers, and Directors (EMS-CMD) Section

The EMS-CMD Section of the Emergency Medical Services Association of Colorado (EMSAC) is dedicated to supporting the unique needs of EMS agency leaders across the state. Established in 2008, EMS-CMD brings together EMS chiefs, managers, and directors from group member agencies to share expertise, drive innovation, and influence statewide EMS policy.

Who We Are

EMS-CMD is a specialty section within EMSAC, comprised of operational leaders from EMS agencies who are committed to improving the quality, efficiency, and sustainability of EMS services in Colorado. Membership is open to individuals affiliated with EMSAC group member agencies.

What We Do

EMS-CMD provides a collaborative platform for EMS leadership to:

  • Share and promote best practices in EMS operations and leadership

  • Develop and sponsor EMS leadership training and professional development opportunities

  • Coordinate advocacy efforts alongside EMSAC to support effective policy and funding solutions

  • Improve financial and operational performance through reimbursement strategies, cost accounting tools, and resource optimization

  • Stay connected with current issues through quarterly meetings aligned with SEMTAC Committee Day at CDPHE

Leadership & Governance

  • EMS-CMD operates under its own set of bylaws to guide section priorities and activities.

  • The EMS-CMD President holds a seat on the EMSAC Board of Directors, ensuring that EMS leadership perspectives are represented in state-level decisions.

Get Involved

If you are a chief, manager, or director of an EMS agency and your organization is a group member of EMSAC, you are encouraged to participate in EMS-CMD activities. Join us in shaping the future of EMS leadership in Colorado.