Governor Abbott appoints two members to Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brian Petrilla and Rodney Tidwell to the Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services. Their terms will expire on January 1, 2030. The council's role is to recommend changes to the EMS/Trauma System, ensuring that communities receive comprehensive and efficient emergency care.

Brian Petrilla, from Tomball, brings over thirty years of experience in emergency medical services and firefighting. He is currently the assistant chief of EMS for Fort Bend County, overseeing operations and management of emergency services. Previously, he spent 25 years with the City of Houston Fire Department as a Firefighter Paramedic and Aircraft Rescue Firefighter. Petrilla serves on several advisory committees related to emergency medical services and has multiple certifications from San Jacinto College and Houston Community College.

Rodney Tidwell, from Post, works as a field paramedic for University Medical Center EMS in Lubbock and serves as the EMS Administrator for Post-Garza County EMS. He has been a City Council Member for Post and a firefighter with the Post Volunteer Fire Department. Tidwell holds an EMS Certificate from South Plains College.