EMS Chief / Clinical Team Leader

Responsibilities: Provide operational and clinical leadership for all EMS personnel supporting Fort Irwin NTC Oversee daily ambulance operations, staffing, scheduling, and deployment readiness Ensure compliance with local, state (California EMSA), and federal/DoD standards Serve as the primary liaison with military leadership, integrating EMS into training and mission operations Lead quality assurance / quality improvement (QA/QI) programs and clinical performance oversight Supervise and mentor EMTs and paramedics, ensuring training, credentialing, and readiness Coordinate emergency response planning for large-scale training exercises and mass casualty scenarios Maintain equipment readiness, vehicle compliance, and supply chain management Support after-action reviews (AARs) and continuous operational improvement initiatives Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and regulatory compliance

Qualifications: RequiredCurrent EMT or Paramedic certification (California or ability to obtain reciprocity) Minimum 37+ years EMS experience, with leadership or supervisory experience Strong understanding of prehospital emergency care, protocols, and field operations Experience in high-tempo or austere environments Valid driver's license PreferredPrior U.S. Army, National Guard, or military medical experience (68W strongly preferred) Previous experience as EMS Supervisor, Field Training Officer (FTO), or Clinical Lead Familiarity with DoD systems, ICS, and mass casualty response Certifications such as ACLS, PHTLS, ITLS, or NREMT-P Experience supporting remote sites, industrial EMS, or government contracts