Our Story

Coastal Medix has been keeping sunny San Diego safe since 1981! As one of the area’s only locally-based providers of top-tier On-Site Emergency Event Medical Staffing and community-wide CPR/First Aid Training, we’ve built a legacy of excellence over 40+ years. From our humble beginnings to today, we’ve remained committed to delivering exceptional medical services and lifesaving training with a whole lot of heart. Whether you need EMTs, Paramedics, Athletic Trainers, Registered Nurses, or Doctors, our team is ready to provide expert care at any event.

We care for over a million people annually at events throughout San Diego County and beyond. Our First Aid stations are equipped to offer BLS (Basic Life Support) care, including OTC (over-the-counter medications), AEDs, wheelchairs, and more. We work closely with local ambulance agencies to ensure timely transport when needed and can help you create a tailored Medical Plan if you don’t already have one. Plus, we team up with local Fire Departments to ensure proper staffing and compliance with safety guidelines.

From concerts and sports events to festivals, conventions, corporate events, film productions, and military functions, Coastal Medix is the trusted provider for all types of gatherings. Your success is our mission—let’s make your next event unforgettable (for all the right reasons)!

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Coastal Medix is led by EMS passionate individuals with each member having over 20 years of experience in the medical and emergency medicine field. We uphold the values of good leadership, constant training and education of our entire team. 

Our Management

The leadership team driving excellence and safety at every event.

Karin C Noll

Owner & Chief of Coastal Medix

• Paramedic

Ian Reilly

Medical Director

• Emergency Room Physician

Mary Anderson

Chief of Operations

• Paramedic

Dave Hardenburger

Chief of Emergency Medical Services

• Paramedic

Our Support Team

The heart of Coastal Medix, ensuring smooth operations and top-tier care.

Krystal Hinds

Supervisor of Nursing and Field Training

• Registered Nurse

Tony McQuien

Convention Supervisor and Office Assistant

• Emergency Medical Technician

David Siegel

Frontwave Staff Supervisor

• Emergency Medical Technician

Sheila Goldfarb

For 40 years, from 1981 to 2021, Sheila Goldfarb led First Aid Services of San Diego, providing expert first aid and medical services for group activities and special events across San Diego County. Under Sheila’s leadership, her team of Registered Nurses, Paramedics, and EMTs earned a reputation for personalized care, professionalism, and a level of consistency, compassion, and attention to detail that consistently exceeded client expectations. As Sheila enters a well-deserved retirement, we celebrate her legacy and vow to continue upholding her high standards—and then some!