Emergency Medical Services Division

Leadership

Adam Brown 
Assistant Chief
Emergency Medical Services Division
310-781-7051
ABrown@TorranceCA.Gov

Services

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).