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The work of the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services is carried out by its committees.
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Division of Emergency Medical Services

The Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is the “administrative arm” of the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire and Transportation Services. The executive director for the Division of Emergency Medical Services serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Board.

The Division of EMS is responsible for:

  • Certification of all emergency medical service and fire service providers in the state of Ohio and certification of fire and EMS instructors;
  • Accreditation and chartering of fire and EMS training institutions and approval of EMS continuing education sites;
  • Collection and analysis of EMS incident data;
  • Coordination of the EMS for Children (EMSC) program; and
  • Regulation of medical transportation services (air medical, ambulance, MoICU, and ambulette).

In addition, the Division serves as the “lead agency” for the state’s trauma system.

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Committees

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Education Committee

Committee to review rules and curriculum related to the education of pre-hospital providers in Ohio.

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The committee works in the continued development of hospital preparedness planning.

EMS for Children Committee

Committee working to improve pediatric pre-hospital medical direction, pediatric pre-hospital equipment and pediatric care in the emergency department

EMS System Development Committee

Committee charged with improving the Emergency Medical System in Ohio.

Executive Committee

Committee working to develop a cohesive EMS system through coordination of legislative and rule-making initiatives and EMS Strategic Plan implementation.

Firefighter & Fire Safety Inspector Training Committee

Committee to provide advice and counsel on chartering fire service training programs and disciplinary matters related to fire service certifications.

Firefighter & Fire Safety Inspector Training Subcommittee

Subcommittee to provide advice and counsel on the regulation of fire service training programs.

Funding Ad Hoc Committee

Please email AskEMS to inquire about agendas or minutes not shown here.
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