Operational Branch

Chief: erick ecker

Erick Ecker is serving as the Chief of SBVAC for the 2026-2027 year. As Chief, Erick is responsible for overseeing all SBVAC operations and serving as SBVAC’s liaison to other EMS agencies. Erick also serves as a cleared EMT-P, field training officer, emergency vehicle operator, senior driver trainer, and instructor for our probationary class.

Contact: chief@sbvac.org

First Assistant Chief: elisabeth chai

Elisabeth Chai is serving as First Assistant Chief of SBVAC for the 2026-2027 year. Elisabeth is responsible for overseeing the clearance and continual training of SBVAC’s EMT-Bs. Elisabeth also serves as a cleared EMT-B, field training officer, and instructor for our probationary class.

Contact: 31@sbvac.org

Second Assistant Chief: Vacant

Erick Ecker is also acting as Second Assistant Chief of SBVAC for the 2026-2027 year. As Second Assistant Chief, Erick is responsible for overseeing the clearance of SBVAC’s emergency vehicle operators and ensuring that our vehicles are properly maintained. Erick also serves as a cleared EMT-P, field training officer, emergency vehicle operator, senior driver trainer, and instructor for our probationary class.

Contact: 32@sbvac.org

Captain: brandon sala

Brandon Sala is serving as the Captain of SBVAC for the 2026-2027 year. As Captain, Brandon is responsible for overseeing SBVAC’s Probationary Class and the continued training of SBVAC membership. Brandon also serves as a cleared EMT-B, field training officer, emergency vehicle operator, driver trainer, and instructor for our probationary class.

Contact: captain@sbvac.org

LIEUTENANT: mia marchitto

Mia Marchitto is serving as Lieutenant of SBVAC for the 2026-2027 year. As Lieutenant, Mia is responsible for ordering and managing all SBVAC medical supplies, equipment, and uniforms. Mia also serves as emergency vehicle operator, EMT-B, and teaching assistant for our probationary class.

Contact: lieutenant@sbvac.org