[Archived] Alexandria EMS Captain Appointed by Governor to the Virginia EMS Advisory Board

For Immediate Release: September 16, 2020

Governor Ralph Northam recently announced the appointment of Alexandria Fire Department EMS Captain Lisa Simba to the State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board.

“Captain Simba is a leader within the Alexandria Fire Department who plays a vital role in training and preparing our new paramedics for the field,” said Fire & EMS Chief Corey Smedley. “We’re excited for her to represent our department and the City of Alexandria as a member of the State EMS Advisory Board.”

The purpose of the EMS Advisory Board is to make recommendations to the State Board of Health on the administration of the statewide emergency medical care system, as well as emergency medical services vehicles used to provide transportation to persons requiring emergency medical treatment. The EMS Advisory Board also reviews and makes recommendations on the Statewide Emergency Medical Services. In addition, the EMS Advisory Board is a formal liaison between the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) and the public, ensuring that the OEMS understands and responds to public concerns and that OEMS activities are communicated to the public.

Captain Simba joined the Alexandria Fire Department in 1988, becoming the first African American woman hired by the department. She currently serves as the EMS Training Captain, coordinating all EMS training for the Fire Department’s firefighters and paramedics. In addition to representing the City of Alexandria, Captain Simba will also be serving on the EMS Advisory Board as a representative for the Virginia Fire Chief’s Association.

For inquiries from the news media, contact Senior Public Information Officer Raytevia Evans, at raytevia.evans@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.5190.