INTERMEDIX / IAEMSC
Harvard Fellow Scholarship
for the
John F. Kennedy School of Government Senior Executives in State & Local Government Program
Awarded to EMS Chief James Brothers
EMS Chief James Brothers Named the 2014 INTERMEDIX/IAEMSC Harvard EMS Fellow
The International Association of Emergency Medical Services Chiefs (IAEMSC) recently announced the selection of Battalion Chief/Paramedic James M. Brothers, Executive Officer of Emergency Medical Services Bureau, Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services as the 2014 INTERMEDIX/IAEMSC Harvard Fellow recipient.
Chief Brothers was chosen from a very competitive pool of qualified EMS chief officers. Being awarded this fellowship is one of the highest honors for leaders in the field of Emergency Medical Services. Chief Brothers has made significant contributions to the discipline of EMS and is deeply committed to the advancement of the EMS profession.
James L. Robinson, IAEMSC President, said
Chief Brothers has worked to advance EMS as a discipline in his county and state. His many years of active involvement furthering EMS locally, regionally, and nationally has contributed to an outstanding system. We are proud to recognize Chief Brothers for his longstanding commitment and many accomplishments.
Rob Farmer, IAEMSC President-Elect, noted
Intermedix has generously sponsored IAEMSC's professional development initiative since 2006. The Chiefs are sincerely grateful for their support which enables the IAEMSC to offer this meaningful opportunity to its membership.
Intermedix CEO Doug Shamon added
We sponsor this scholarship with the realization that promoting the advancement of EMS management as a profession is a highly worthy endeavor. We extend our congratulations to Chief Brothers and expect he will find this program to be an exceptional learning opportunity.
Chief Jimmy Brothers is currently attending the Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government Senior Executives in State and Local Government program in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This program provides a unique experience for participants both inside and outside the classroom to ensure that public officials are prepared to manage and lead results-driven government agencies and non-profit organizations. In particular, this program provides an opportunity to:
- Develop new conceptual frameworks for addressing program and policy issues
- Explore relationships between citizens and their government
- Examine the ethical and professional responsibilities of leadership
This three-week program was designed specifically to challenge assumptions about how to exercise leadership in the public sector. During the course of this program, participants learn valuable strategies for establishing meaningful, attainable organizational objectives. Program participants also investigate the process of developing and evaluating policy alternatives and consider options for organizing and deploying resources to achieve these objectives.
