For immediate release: February 21, 2007 (07-026)

Contacts:
Janet Kastl, EMS/Trauma Director 360-236-2832
Deanna Mill, Communications Office 360-236-4022

OLYMPIA ? An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) from Skamania County has been immediately suspended by the Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma System and the Department of Health for a felony sex offense conviction. Jason Bower, (Certification No. 1164645) cannot practice or be employed as an EMT pending the outcome of a hearing.

According to the statement of charges, Bower was convicted of voyeurism in December 2006 in Clark County Superior Court. Bower must respond to the charges within 20 days and has 10 days to request a prompt hearing. The statement of charges and summary order are available by calling Melody Westmoreland at 360-236-2848 or Janet Kastl at 360-236-2832.

The Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma System works to protect and promote public health, safety and welfare in Washington by regulating the competency and quality of EMS personnel. This office establishes, monitors and enforces qualifications for licensing, consistent standards of practice, continuing competency mechanisms and discipline. Rules, policies and procedures developed by the program promote the delivery of quality health care to people in our state.

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