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Dr. Josh Bobko

OCFA Medical Director

Dr. Josh Bobko serves as OCFA’s Medical Director, bringing a unique combination of operational experience and medical expertise to the organization. An Air Force veteran, EMS fellowship-trained emergency physician, tactical medic, and long-serving Medical Team Manager for California Task Force 5 (CATF-5), Dr. Bobko has a deep understanding of medicine in dynamic and high-pressure environments.

A recognized speaker, advisor to multiple federal and state-level consortia, and recipient of the prestigious “Innovators in EMS” award, Dr. Bobko exemplifies OCFA’s commitment to servant leadership. In his role, he leads a team of skilled Nurse Educators and Firefighter/Paramedics, helping deliver one of the most advanced EMS programs in the country, serving more than 130,000 calls annually.

We are proud to have Dr. Josh Bobko guiding OCFA’s EMS operations and advancing the health, safety, and well-being of our communities.