In today's challenging economic environment and the rapidly changing role of EMS providers, it is critical to have a support system for keeping up with current events. Cal Chiefs EMS Section is a group of EMS managers, providers, and historians, all of whom are advocates for best practices in patient care and system management. In the delivery of today's fast-paced Emergency Medical Services, there is an increasing challenge for fire executives to remain current with global EMS issues that will affect your department.