{"id":30774,"date":"2024-12-17T15:53:33","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T20:53:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/?p=30774"},"modified":"2024-12-17T15:54:02","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T20:54:02","slug":"virginia-department-of-health-announces-director-for-the-office-of-emergency-medical-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/2024\/12\/17\/virginia-department-of-health-announces-director-for-the-office-of-emergency-medical-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Virginia Department of Health Announces Director for the Office of Emergency Medical Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Richmond, Va.) \u2013 The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is pleased to announce that Maria Beermann-Foat, PhD, NRP, will be the new director of the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS). VDH conducted a nationwide search to fill this key leadership role yielding nearly 150 applicants over two application cycles. Interview panels included representatives from key stakeholder groups, including the Governor\u2019s State EMS Advisory Board, Virginia\u2019s Regional EMS Councils, the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association, and VDH leadership.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Emergency Medical Services plays a key role in the health of Virginians<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and I am excited that Dr. Beermann-Foat will be joining us at such an important time while we work with stakeholders to improve Virginia\u2019s statewide EMS system,\u201d said\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Virginia<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">State Health Commissioner Karen Shelton, M.D.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u201cOver the last year VDH has taken proactive steps to address the issues faced within the Office of EMS, and part of that process has included the recruitment of a new director. We are happy that Dr. Beermann-Foat has accepted this new role and will lead Vir<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ginia\u2019s path forward to a well-supported EMS system.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe past year has been challenging for Virginia\u2019s EMS system, including the staff in the Office of EMS, a team that has been incredibly resilient and steadfast in continuing the good work that they have always done. We are now at a turning point, where we will shift our focus forward to building an EMS system that is even more comprehensive of the needs of today\u2019s providers. Dr. Beermann-Foat brings the background and the skill set to unite EMS stakeholders around that common goal,\u201d said\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">R. Christopher Lindsay, Chief Operating Officer of VDH.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 \u201cAs an EMS provider myself, I am excited to see where her leadership takes the EMS system in Virginia.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. Beermann-Foat joins Virginia\u2019s Office of EMS with an extensive background in EMS and fire leadership, as well as organizational management and significant educational experience. Dr. Beermann-Foat will formally begin her role at OEMS on January 25, 2025.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI am honored to have been selected as the Director of Virginia\u2019s Office of EMS at such a pivotal time. My priority is to unite our dedicated team and stakeholders by fostering open communication and collaboration,\u201d said\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. Maria Beermann-Foat<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. \u201cThe past two years have\u202fbeen a time of critical discovery and a great deal of work has already begun to address these challenges;\u202fbut, they\u2019ve also highlighted the resilience and commitment of our EMS community. I am dedicated to building trust, strengthening partnerships, and delivering innovative solutions that reflect the needs of those we serve.\u202fTogether, we will advance our shared mission to provide exceptional emergency medical services and enhance public health outcomes across the State of Virginia.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chief Vance Cooper, President of the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association and Tracey McLaurin, Executive Director of the Lord Fairfax EMS Council and Chair of the Regional EMS Council Executive Directors group, participated in the first round of interviews alongside VDH senior leaders.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI appreciate VDH inviting Virginia\u2019s fire service to participate in the hiring process for a new OEMS Director. Each phase brought further understanding of each candidate\u2019s ability and willingness to inspire, share, and model a better way forward. \u202fThe Virginia Fire Chiefs Association is looking forward to building a strong relationship with OEMS\u2019 new director Dr. Maria Beermann-Foat and her team,\u201d said\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chief Vance Cooper, President, Virginia Fire Chiefs Association.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI\u2019m very excited about the experiences and ideas that Dr. Beermann-Foat brings to this position to help our EMS system in the Commonwealth move forward into a new era, one that is forward thinking and ready for tomorrow\u2019s challenges,\u201d said\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tracey McLaurin, Executive Director, Lord Fairfax EMS Council and Chair of the Regional EMS Council Executive Directors group<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the second round of interviews with finalists, Kevin Dillard, Chairman of the Governor\u2019s State EMS Advisory Board, represented various EMS stakeholder groups across Virginia.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI am excited to begin working with Dr. Beermann-Foat as we work to move Virginia\u2019s EMS system towards becoming the best EMS system in the country. Her strong background in EMS and Fire leadership coupled with her national reputation for excellence will set Virginia EMS on a clear path to greatness. I speak for the EMS Advisory Board when I say that Dr. Beermann-Foat\u2019s leadership will prove very pivotal as we continue to reimagine what EMS in Virginia looks like for years to come,\u201d said\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kevin Dillard, Chairman, Governor\u2019s State EMS Advisory Board.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maria Beermann-Foat, Ph.D., NRP, has over 25 years of prehospital emergency care experience in privately-owned, hospital-based, county government-based and fire-based emergency services. Dr. Beermann-Foat most recently served as the EMS Training Coordinator for the Eugene Springfield Fire Department (Oregon) during the department\u2019s transition from a dual-role to a single-role EMS system. In this position, Dr. Beermann-Foat served as a primary change agent in the development of the newly formed EMS Division where she successfully structured an EMS-specific academy model and modified the existing EMS training program to achieve the strategic vision of becoming a regional training center. Prior to joining Eugene Springfield Fire in January 2022, Dr. Beermann-Foat served Johnson County (Kansas) MED-ACT- Emergency Medical Services, where she last held the position of Battalion Chief of Operations. Since first joining MED-ACT in 1999 as a paramedic, she moved up the ranks in the roles of community education officer\/PIO, captain\/field training officer, battalion chief of training, and division chief of quality management.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the national level, Dr. Beermann-Foat has served to further the EMS profession and resolve issues pertaining to EMS retention and recruitment, workforce engagement, and EMS research through volunteer roles in many professional and industry associations. She recently served as Director, At-Large for the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) Board of Directors as well as editorial advisory board member for several nationally known EMS publications including EMS1.com and the International Journal of Paramedicine. Through her position as a course developer and instructor for the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland \u2013 a leading emergency services instructional campus operated by FEMA \u2013 her efforts have contributed toward preparing fire department and EMS department administrators in the areas of quality management and application of research methods for organizational improvement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. Beermann-Foat holds a Ph.D. in Organization Management from Capella University, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from MidAmerica Nazarene University, and a City and County Management Graduate Certificate from the University of Kansas.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/maria-beermann-foat-ph-d-nrp-bio\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Read more about Dr. Beermann-Foat\u2019s extensive background<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and experience in EMS at the local, state and national level. For more information about the Virginia Office of EMS, visit<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Richmond, Va.) \u2013 The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is pleased to announce that Maria Beermann-Foat, PhD, NRP, will be the new director of the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical 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