Emergency Medical Services Expert Witnesses in Colorado

Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Preparedness - Prehospital standards of care, EMS operations, Ambulance transport protocols, EMS documentation practices, EMS scope of practice, Regulatory compliance, Medical direction, Credentialing, Medical disaster response, Emergency preparedness, Hospital Transfers, 911

Professional Summary Steve Tafoya is a practicing Critical Care Paramedic, EMS instructor, former State EMS Program Manager for Nevada, and former U.S. Coast Guard Health Services Technician with over 25 years of experience in emergency medical services, regulatory compliance, healthcare operations, and disaster response. He holds advanced graduate degrees in Healthcare Management (MBA) and Legal Studies (MLS), providing a unique ability to bridge clinical realities with operational standards and regulatory frameworks. He has authored public health legislation, directed interfacility transport programs, led mass-casualty preparedness, and conducted internal audits of credentialing and regulatory enforcement. Steve has overseen statewide EMS compliance for over 60 permitted EMS agencies, along with trauma centers designations, he has deployed nationally with the Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) under Health and Human Services and taught 70 college-level EMS credits hours at t...

Emergency Medical Services - Ambulance Operations, EMS, EMT, Paramedic, Standard of Care, Medical Malpractice, Cardiac Arrest, Airway, Patient transport, Personal Injury, Refusal of Care, Stretcher drops, Emergency Medical Technician, Ambulance Response, Protocols, Delay of Care, Prehospital medical care, Emergency Medical Services, Wrongful Death, Negligence

Practicing paramedic and EMS officer with more than 35 years of experience in prehospital care, ambulance operations, and emergency services. Active in both field response and supervisory roles, with experience in patient assessment, airway management, cardiac arrest care, scene decision-making, provider supervision, protocol implementation, quality improvement, and EMS education. Retained as an expert witness in more than 80 matters across more than 20 states for both plaintiff and defense counsel. Casework has included issues involving airway management, resuscitation, delayed EMS response, scene management, patient refusals and informed consent, dispatch and triage, equipment readiness, policy compliance, ambulance operations, and stretcher-related injuries. Current roles include Battalion Chief/Paramedic with the City of Albany Department of Fire and Emergency Services and Shift Commander/Paramedic with the Albany County Sheriff’s Office EMS Division. Additional experience i...

Elizabeth, Colorado

Emergency Medical Services, Fire - Paramedic, EMT, First Responder, Fire, Standard of Care, Intubations, Delay in EMS Care, Policies and procedures, Compliance, Injury, Negligence

With over 28 years of experience as a paramedic, firefighter and leader in the fire service, I have served in multiple capacities throughout my career. Currently I am enrolled in a Doctorate program in Law and Public Policy with a 3.91 GPA from Liberty University. l. I have had the privilege to serve in leadership positions in my prior experience as a Paramedic Lieutenant, an acting EMS Battalion Captain/Safety Officer, acting EMS Division Chief, as well as TEMS team leader. My experiences have demonstrated my ability to mentor, develop and encourage future leaders in the Fire service and in EMS. By utilizing my degrees in Organizational Leadership, my Juris Masters with a focus on healthcare law, along with the current studies in my Doctoral program, I feel that I bring a unique perspective in fire services, business, and a legal perspective to the position. I am a Nationally Registered Paramedic, Pro-board certified Firefighter, Fire Officer, Driver Operator, Fire Instructor a...