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Joined June 2009
Diane Sabonis was sworn in this week as EMSA’s Chief Counsel. She joined EMSA in 2023 as attorney for the Paramedic Disciplinary Review Board and later served as advisor to the Director. She stepped in as EMSA’s lead attorney and has now been appointed to the role. #EMSA
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CAL-MAT is supporting the Timber Fire in Monterey County. Since Friday, the team has been providing medical care at the CAL FIRE base camp. So far, they’ve treated 50 patients, and all 50 have been able to return to duty. Thanks to the team serving on this deployment. #CALMAT
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This fire season, CAL-MAT has deployed to the Loomis, Rock, 3-6, and Gann fires to provide medical care at CAL FIRE base camps. The goal: to provide medical care and minimize impact on local medical systems. We're grateful for the teams doing this work behind the scenes! #CALMAT
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In the weeks since our June 5 full-scale emergency preparedness exercise, what stands out is the relationships we strengthened and the skills we practiced. We’re grateful to every agency, ambulance company, medic, and volunteer who showed up and put in the work. #CaliforniaEMS
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EMSA is hosting the 2026 Stroke and STEMI Summit on October 27–28 in San Diego. This two-day statewide event will bring together emergency medical and hospital professionals for education, collaboration, and innovation. Additional details to follow! #CaliforniaEMS
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Fire crews at the Loomis Fire Base Camp in Lassen County received support this week from EMSA and its CAL-MAT team. Since arriving on Sunday, the team provided care to responders including one hospital transport. The team will demobilize tomorrow, July 16. #CALMAT #LoomisFire
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This #DisabilityPrideMonth, we’re reminded that disability is a natural part of human diversity and the communities we serve. It’s our goal to serve all Californians by ensuring every person is seen, valued, and included, especially in moments of crisis. #CaliforniaEMS
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EMSA's Using Data to Drive Equity and Quality Symposium is coming to Oakland on October 16. Join EMS professionals for a day focused on using data to improve patient care, strengthen our EMS system, and advance health equity. Registration info available soon! #CaliforniaEMS #EMSA
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Clean indoor air helps you breathe easier. When it’s smoky outside, use a HEPA air purifier and avoid activities that create indoor air pollution, like: - Frying food - Burning candles - Vacuuming - Smoking Learn more: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/EPO/Pag… Video credit: Traffic News LA
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Congrats EMS Corps graduates! Shoutout to everyone who completed training and are moving forward in careers in EMS, public safety, and healthcare. Special recognition to the women transitioning from incarceration. We support you! Photo: April graduation ceremony. #EMSCorps
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Happy Juneteenth! Let's all take a moment to celebrate freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equity and justice. Thank you @Cal_HHS for the powerful message. #Juneteenth #CaliforniaForAll #EMS #CaliforniaEMS
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We’re grateful for @reddinet's bronze-level sponsorship of the 2025 EMS Awards! ReddiNet supports EMS professionals by helping them communicate with hospitals. Their sponsorship goes a long way in helping us honor the best and brightest of California EMS! #CaliforniaEMS
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Thank you to the Emergency Medical Services Directors’ Association of California (EMDAC) for their bronze-level sponsorship of the 2025 EMS Awards. We’re truly grateful for their partnership and continued support as we honor California’s EMS community! #CaliforniaEMS
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We’d like to extend a warm thank you to @Alphaoneamb for their silver-level sponsorship of the 2025 EMS Awards! Their support helps us celebrate the dedication of California’s EMS heroes at the 2025 California EMS Awards. #EMSAwards2025 #CaliforniaEMS
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Huge thanks to The Permanente Medical Group for sponsoring the 2025 EMS Awards! We’re grateful for TPMG’s support of California’s EMS professionals. Their sponsorship helps us honor the EMS Community at the 2025 California EMS Awards. Thank you, @TPMG! #CaliforniaEMS
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EMS “is the only social safety net program where you can call a 24-hour number and someone is always going to show up and answer the call. And it will always be the strength of EMS. I believe that to my core.” — Director Elizabeth Basnett at the EMSAAC Annual Conference 2026
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Thanks to our Disaster Medical Services team for representing EMSA at the Sacramento County Fair. They spoke to fairgoers about Disaster Healthcare Volunteers of California which recruits medical and non-medical volunteers who serve when disasters strike. #CaliforniaEMS
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Huge thanks to the California Paramedic Foundation for their silver-level sponsorship of the 2025 EMS Awards! Paramedics are often the first to arrive when lives are on the line, and the California Paramedic Foundation works behind the scenes to support them. #CaliforniaEMS
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We’re grateful to ImageTrend for their silver-level sponsorship of the 2025 EMS Awards! ImageTrend’s software helps EMS agencies across California capture patient information, share it with hospitals, and use data to continuously improve care and outcomes. #CaliforniaEMS
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Update on Garden Grove incident: California has received a Presidential Emergency Declaration for the hazmat incident. The risk of a massive explosion has been mitigated. Responders continue working to resolve the situation. Updates @Cal_OES and @OCFireAuthority via @CAgovernor
NEW: California just secured a Presidential Emergency Declaration for the Garden Grove hazmat incident. Working closely with local responders, the state has moved aggressively to protect residents in the impacted area. This morning, @OCFireAuthority announced that the risk of a massive explosion has been mitigated. This new federal assistance will further bolster our resources to help resolve this situation.
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