Dr. Roger Yang receives medical director badge from Pasadena Fire Department

In February, during a surprise ceremony, Pasadena Fire Department (PFD) presented Roger Yang, MD, emergency services, base medical director, with its first medical director badge.

PFD Chief Chad Augustin presented the badge at the well-attended ceremony. Along with Dr. Yang’s family, Huntington’s prehospital and trauma program staff, fellow emergency department (ED) physicians, and leadership joined the celebration to support Dr. Yang. In addition, members of PFD, including two deputy chiefs and the emergency medical services (EMS) chief and captain, attended to recognize his achievement.

Dr. Yang has served as PFD’s medical director since 2017. In his role, he offers medical expertise to enhance PFD’s EMS. He works closely with the EMS educator and coordinator to develop and assess prehospital medical care by firefighter emergency medical technicians and paramedics. Over the years, he has brought amazing oversight and pilot projects to PFD, which has greatly benefited patients arriving at Huntington Hospital. 

Congratulations, Dr. Yang, for this well-deserved recognition!