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Adam Brown 

Assistant Chief

Emergency Medical Services Division

310-781-7051

ABrown@TorranceCA.Gov

Emergency Medical Services Division Mission Statement

It is the goal of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division to provide excellent emergency medical care and services to the Torrance community while supporting the needs and expectations of the Fire Department personnel who provide that care. Our values in EMS reflect the goals of our Fire Chief, City Manager, and City Council. Those values are trust, compassion, professionalism, and service excellence.

Areas of Responsibility

  • Ensure the provision of quality pre-hospital care.
  • Provide for Quality Improvement and identify necessary training needs.
  • Conduct patient care reviews and follow-up.
  • Evaluate and purchase EMS supplies and equipment, including budget oversight.
  • Monitor and track paramedic licensure and EMT certifications.
  • Oversee the Patient Transportation Program, including Ambulance Operator Operations
  • Manage the Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) Program.
  • Act as a liaison to the Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) Program.
  • Serve as a liaison to county and state regulatory agencies, hospitals, ambulance providers, and other EMS groups.
  • Address paramedic staffing needs through recruitment, selection, support, evaluation, and accreditation of prospective paramedics.
  • Administer and develop continuing education for paramedics and EMTs.
  • Research and develop new equipment, training, procedures, and service delivery methods.
  • Identify advancements in technology and patient treatments in partnership with the Local EMS Agency for improved patient outcomes.
  • Participate in the review of local, state, and national legislation, regulations, and policies affecting EMS.
  • Engage in EMS workgroups, committees, and advisory boards at the county, state, and federal levels.
  • Manage the department's immunization and Communicable Disease Prevention and Surveillance Program.
  • Oversee patient record requests, facility billing, hardship requests, and third-party billing.
  • Participate in the oversight of Emergency Medical Dispatch and Tiered Dispatching
  • Oversee the Fall Prevention, Sidewalk CPR, and leave-behind Narcan education initiatives.
  • Liaise with local and regional entities for homeless outreach, Adult Protective Services, and Ombudsman services.
  • Administer and oversee Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS).