The Central Erie County Paramedic Association is governed by a volunteer board of directors, composed of representatives from each fire department, a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, medical director, and a representative of the active-duty paramedics for a total of 9 voting members.
President Denise Benedict is presently an EMT with the Edinboro Fire Department.
Treasurer Cheryl Shaffer is a member of the McKean Hose Company and currently serves as an Emergency Medical Technician. She works in a regional cardiology medical practice and lives in Summit Township.
Medical Director Anthony Battista, D.O. is an emergency department physician with AHN - Saint Vincent in Erie, Pa.
The Board of Directors is composed of one member (and an alternate) appointed by each fire department (Edinboro, Franklin Township, and McKean) with a governing interest in the Central Erie County Paramedic Association. Additional guidance and oversight is provided by municipal officials from the Home Rule Borough of Edinboro, the Borough of McKean, and the Townships of Washington, Franklin, and McKean in Erie County.