Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA)

Number of Members

5

Special Qualifications

Members of the Regional Emergency Medical Services authority must before entering upon official duties take and file in the City Clerk's Office the oath of office required from [for] appointive officers of the city.

Residency/Registered Voter Requirement

Must be a resident and registered voter of Sioux Falls.

Summary of Duties

Provide guidance and recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on matters related to emergency medical services. Conduct quality assurance activities linking all the agencies that provide emergency medical services in Sioux Falls, including call taking, emergency medical dispatcher, law enforcement and fire first response, ambulance service, online medical control, and hospitals.

Liaison:
Amy Richardson
Interim Public Health Director
Health Department
521 North Main Avenue, Suite 101
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
605-367-8760

 

Members

Sioux Falls Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority Members

REMSA members are appointed by the Mayor, subject to review and approval of the City Council. Appointments are for a five year term, and members are limited to two consecutive terms.

  • Margaret Sumption - Term Expires October 2028
  • David Pfeifle- Term Expires- October 2025
  • Matthew McQuisten - Term Expires - July 2024
  • Michelle Erpenbach - Term Expires - July 2026
  • Joan Pankonin - Term Expires - June 2026*

* Second Term

 

Duties

Duties of the Sioux Falls Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority:

REMSA conducts quality assurance, linking all the agencies that provide emergency medical services in Sioux Falls, including call taking, emergency medical dispatcher, law enforcement and fire first response, ambulance service, online medical control, and hospitals.