EMS Laws, Rules and Policies

 

Law

Chapter 4765. of the Revised Code sets forth the laws which govern the State Board of EMS and its committees, Emergency Medical Technicians,  Firefighters, Instructors, Fire Charters, Accredited and Approved Institutions, and Fire Safety Inspectors.  A link to Chapter 4765. of the Revised Code can be found in this section.
Ohio Revised Code 4765


Rules
Chapter 4765.
of the Administrative code sets forth the rules which are promulgated from law. The rules clarify and amplify the provisions set forth in Chapter 4765. of the Revised Code. A link to Chapter 4765. of the Administrative Code can be found in this section.
Ohio Administrative Code 4765


Draft Rules for Public Comment

This section contains drafts of rules being developed by Board Committees for consideration by the EMS Board.  Public input is highly encouraged during this phase of the rule development process. 

 

These rules have not been presented to the Board for final approval for filing with the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR).

 

Proposed Rules

This section contains rules being proposed for adoption by the EMS Board. These rules have been approved by the EMS Board for filing with JCARR.  Proposed rules and Public Hearing Notice

 

Recently Adopted Rules
This section contains rules that have been recently adopted by the EMS Board and the effective dates of these rules.  Summary of the rules changes are also posted in this section.
Effective Date- July 2, 2009

Effective Date- February 1, 2009
Effective Date- December 28, 2008