Jose Cabanas, MD, MPH, FACEP, is the Medical Director for Wake County EMS and the Chief Medical Officer for Wake County.   
 
As Medical Director he is responsible for guiding, educating and setting protocol for the medical treatment that EMS provides.
 
Dr. Cabanas is a native of Puerto Rico, where he served nearly a decade in EMS in a wide variety of positions, including:

• EMS Communications Specialist
• General Operations Supervisor for Puerto Rico 911 Emergency Services
• Aeromedical Flight Coordinator
• Field provider with First Response EMS
   

He received his Doctor of Medicine with High Honors at Ross University School of Medicine. He completed his Emergency Medicine residency at the University of Puerto Rico, where he served as Chief Resident. 

In 2008, he completed an internship in health policy at George Washington University in Washington, DC.  He was awarded the Jean Hollister EMS National Award, given annually to one member of the Emergency Medicine Resident's Association for sustained contributions to the field of EMS through teaching, scholarship and service.
 
During his final year in residency, he was selected as the EMS Fellow at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As part of this program he was awarded the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine's Physio Control Research Grant for the purpose of furthering prehospital hypothermia studies. During his fellowship training, he served as the Assistant Medical Director for Wake County EMS and Orange County EMS.
 
Dr. Cabanas also has a strong interest in clinical research and has published scientific articles on a variety of topics in EMS and Emergency Medicine. He has been a primary author or co-author on several EMS and clinical textbooks.

After finishing his fellowship, he remained as Deputy Medical Director for Wake County EMS and the Special Operations Medical Director for WakeMed Health and Hospitals, until taking a position as Deputy Medical Director for Austin-Travis County EMS.
 
Dr. Cabanas returned to Wake County as the EMS System Director and Medical Director in November 2015.

He is a longtime member and avid supporter of National Association of EMS Physicians.
 
Jose Cabanas
919-856-6020
jose.cabanas@wake.gov

As Director of the EMS System, Chief Colangelo is responsible for the vision, direction and operation of the system as a whole. 

Chief Colangelo was first hired with Wake County in 1993 as a field paramedic. He has filled in several capacities, including Bike Team paramedic, paramedic field training officer, operations chief, and interim department director. He has an MSHR from Western Carolina University, a BHS from Campbell University, and an AAS from Wake Technical Community College. Chief Colangelo is a former board member for the International Association of EMS Chiefs and has participated in a variety of EMS work groups at the state and federal levels. 

Chris Colangelo
919-856-7135
christopher.colangelo@wake.gov

The EMS Chief Operating Officer is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the entire emergency medical services system. This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of all functional areas of the department, including operational response, logistics, and support services; compliance with local, state, and federal mandates; budget and contract development and maintenance; human resource and administrative management; and system provider training and re-credentialing. The EMS Chief Operating Officer works cooperatively with the EMS Director and County Chief Medical Officer to develop strategic visions/plans and patient-centered practices. This position works as a liaison to many communities and state stakeholders and partners and represents the EMS system at a national level.

Chief Garner was hired by Wake County EMS in 1998 as a field paramedic. He was promoted to the Training Division in 2001 and Deputy Director in 2013.

He is a founding member of the Special Operations Bike Team and has served as the team leader for several years.

Chief Garner has a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from Campbell University and an Associate in EMS from Wake Tech. He holds multiple instructor certificates and is an NC OEMS Level II EMS Instructor.

Donald Garner, Jr.
919-212-9669
donald.garner@wake.gov

The EMS deputy director of Operations is responsible for the day-to-day operational function of Wake County EMS response units and personnel.

He supports the paramedics, EMS techs, field training officers, district chiefs and shift commanders. He is also responsible for Special Operations, which includes community special event support, the EMS Honor Guard, the bike team, hazardous materials medical response and the tactical paramedic program.

Seth Komansky took on his role as deputy director and chief of operations in April 2017. Chief Komansky joined Wake County EMS in spring 2008 and has worked in a variety of roles since, including field paramedic, FTO, APP and district chief.

Those tasks also include establishing and developing the Medical Intelligence Unit. The MIU is a critical part of preparation for safe and effective delivery of EMS, especially at major events. He also serves as the statewide EMS field liaison officer coordinator at the North Carolina Information Sharing and Analysis Center, and he chairs the Wake County Local Emergency Planning Committee. 

Chief Komansky has a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire, and a Master of Science in Homeland Security Management from Long Island University's Homeland Security and Terrorism Institute.

Seth Komansky
919-856-6021
seth.komansky@wake.gov

The EMS Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring adherence to all sources of governance that affect the daily activities of an EMS agency. In the pursuit of this, Larry primarily works with internal and external stakeholders on a collaborative basis. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: maintaining a working base of knowledge containing all applicable regulatory requirements at the federal, state and local level, internal policy review, billing contractor oversight and audit, system safety officer and participation on the municipal risk team and disaster preparedness team. He is the project manager for the multi-year Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Emergency Triage, Treatment and Transport pilot initiative.

Larry assumed his role as EMS Compliance Officer of the Wake EMS System in December 2019. He joined Wake County EMS in 2017 after serving in the United States Coast Guard. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Safety from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and a Master of Healthcare Administration from George Washington University. He maintains certification as a Certified Ambulance Compliance Officer and Certified Ambulance Privacy Officer.”

Larry McMillan
919-856-6033
larry.mcmillan@wake.gov

Deputy Director Demetric Potts is responsible for managing a variety of office functions for EMS, which include:

• Managing workflow of budget, finance and human resources documents for EMS business office.
• Involvement with budgets, contracts and analytical activity.
• Representing EMS on the Wake Emergency Communications Board.

Demetric began his career with Wake County in 2007. He has a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Appalachian State University with a concentration in town administration and city/county management.

Demetric Potts
919-856-6081
demetric.potts@wake.gov

Jefferson Williams, MD, MPH, FAEMS is the Deputy Medical Director for the Wake County EMS System. With the guidance of the Chief Medical Officer and EMS Medical Director, Dr. Williams leads the day-to-day activities of the EMS medical direction team, participating in clinical quality assurance, research, and the EMS System’s educational programs.

Dr. Williams completed his undergraduate and medical school at UNC-Chapel Hill, emergency medicine training at the BIDMC-Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency in Boston, and EMS Fellowship and Master of Public Health at UNC-Chapel Hill.  Before and during medical school, Dr. Williams gained his love for out-of-hospital medicine while serving as an EMT and Rescue Technician with South Orange Rescue Squad.  In addition to his practice of EMS medicine with Wake County EMS, he practices Emergency Medicine with Wake Emergency Physicians, PA, in the WakeMed Health and Hospitals System.  Dr. Williams is an active member of the National Association of EMS Physicians, has published numerous peer-reviewed research articles and book chapters, and delivered scientific and educational presentations at the local, state, and national levels.

Dr. Jefferson Williams
919-856-6020
jeff.williams@wake.gov

Assistant Chief Mark Anglin is responsible for managing all Information Technologies and network connectivity for the EMS System. These technologies include electronic patient care reporting (ePCR), Automated Vehicle Location (AVL), In Vehicle Navigation (IVN), vehicle operator safety data collection, inventory, scheduling and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD). For these applications, the Assistant Chief of Technology performs the following duties:

• Coordinating and managing technology projects
• Installation and upgrades
• Maintain security protection solutions
• Technical support
• Liaison to Wake County’s Information Services Department
• Researching emerging IT technologies

Assistant Chief Anglin began his career at Wake County in 2003, serving as a field paramedic and later a Field Training Officer.  He became Assistant Chief of Technology in 2016.

Mark Anglin
919-212-9630
mark.anglin@wake.gov

Amy Brock is responsible for a variety of functions in the EMS Business Office.

Amy manages and coordinates the components of the EMS hiring process from the very beginning up until day one of the EMS academy. These include:

Recruitment/job posting

Physical Ability Test (PAT)

Assessment Center

Paperwork and other new employee processes

Amy has been in EMS since 2003, and she began her career with Wake County EMS as a paramedic in 2008. She moved out of field response and into her current position in 2013. Amy has an A.S. in EMS from Wake Technical Community College.

Amy Brock
919-856-2729
amy.brock@wake.gov

Brian Brooks is responsible for external communications for Wake County EMS.

Responsibilities include public information, recruitment, outreach, educational visits by EMS and media information. He is also responsible for development and oversight of events and programs for community interaction and recognition.

Brian began his EMS career as a EMT in Vallejo, California during the mid-90’s. He became employed at Wake County EMS in 2005 and has served as a field paramedic, field training officer and district chief before moving into the role of assistant chief of community outreach in 2021.

Brian Brooks
brian.brooks@wake.gov

Office: 919-856-6579
Cell: 919-625-3260 (text or email if no answer)
If unable to contact, call main EMS line : 919-856-6020

Responsibilities of Candice include coordination of EMS Special Event coverage for Wake County EMS.  Candice will determine whether EMS can offer coverage of an event, and she will determine what method EMS will use to cover.

Chief Capitelli is responsible for all of the operational technology components within the EMS system. This includes, but is not limited to, in-vehicle CAD computer systems, in-vehicle modems and networking, two-way radio systems, and support of the Central Square CAD system. 

Chief Capitelli started his EMS career in 2007 working on various projects in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He ultimately worked up to a communications center supervisor and CAD administrator for Jersey City Medical Center EMS in New Jersey. 

The position of Assistant Chief of Management Services is responsible for logistics for the Wake County Department of EMS.

This position plans and forecasts financial and inventory needs, and ensures inventory optimization, order lifecycle management, warehousing and distribution. This includes fleet, supplies, uniforms, contracts, preventative maintenance and whatever else is necessary to keep Wake County EMS units on the road and fully stocked.

Logistics is based out of a 24,000 square-foot warehouse space that EMS shares with Emergency Management. This space allows Wake County to purchase in bulk and store needed equipment and supplies.

Asst. Chief Marc Ferguson joined with Wake County EMS in the spring of 2018. He began his EMS career in the Detroit, Michigan, area before moving to Raleigh in 2012. Marc holds a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Communications from Oakland University and a Master’s of Health Sciences in Emergency Medical Care Management. He served Durham County EMS as a paramedic, FTO and then Captain in administration overseeing fleet, logistics and purchasing for the department.

Three Logistics Officers and one Warehouse Coordinator assist with day-to-day functions, which allows for seven-days-a-week support. 

Marc Ferguson, MHS, EMT-P
919-441-9706
marc.ferguson@wake.gov

Assistant Chief Aaron Wenzel is the Wake EMS Clinical Quality Officer and is responsible for managing our quality assurance programs. He works directly with the Office of Medical Affairs team on performance improvement, research, and data analysis and is also the EMS representative to the Wake County Child Fatality Prevention Team and Community Child Protection Team.

Chief Wenzel began his EMS career in Pennsylvania in the early 1990s as a volunteer EMT. He is a 1999 graduate of The Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center Paramedic Training Institute. He joined Wake County in 1999 and has served as a Paramedic, Field Training Officer, Advanced Practice Paramedic, and Relief District Chief.

The Chief of Professional Development is responsible for all aspects of education and training for the EMS system. This encompasses continuing education, medical simulation/evaluation, new employee academies, and medical training for first-responder agencies across the system. She also oversees the medical component (Emergency Medical Dispatch) of the 911 centers located in Wake County. Chief DeLuca has a dedicated staff to support all programs.

Chief DeLuca was hired in 2004 as a field paramedic. During her time here, she has served as a Field Training Officer and District Chief. She was promoted to the Training Division in 2013 as a Training Chief specializing in patient simulation. Chief DeLuca was promoted to Deputy Director in 2022.

Chief DeLuca has a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care from Western Carolina University and an Associate in Applied Science in Emergency Medical Science from Fayetteville Technical Community College. She holds multiple instructor certificates and is an NC OEMS Level II EMS Instructor

Mallory DeLuca
919-212-9665
mallory.deluca@wake.gov

Chief Malcolm began work with Wake County EMS in 2013. He's served as paramedic, preceptor, Bike Team Medic, Tactical Medic, and fill-in Advanced Practice Paramedic. He earned his Associate’s Degree in EMS from Wake Tech in 2012, and he took his current position in fall of 2018.

J.T. Malcolm
919-212-9670
john-thomas.malcolm@wake.gov

Chief Patton began her EMS career in 1993 at Cary Area EMS.  She served as a paramedic, FTO, and Division Chief.  She earned an Associate’s degree from Wake Tech in 2000.  She took her current position with Wake County EMS in spring of 2019.

Tammy Patton  
919-212-9260
Tammy.Patton@wake.gov

Vikki Lyman is a Program Assistant working in the Division of Professional Development at the Wake County EMS Training Center.

Vikki manages the EMS Learning Management System and education system database. She provides administrative support to Deputy Director Don Garner and the EMS training staff. She also assists the Recruitment Specialist with management and coordination throughout the EMS hiring process.

Vikki began work with Wake County EMS as an EMT in 2008 and advanced to the paramedic level in 2011. She became Program Assistant in 2014.

Vikki Lyman
919-212-9675
vikki.lyman@wake.gov