Agency Directory

The Ohio Division of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is the “administrative arm” of the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire and Transportation Services. The Division of EMS is responsible for:

Certification of Ohio's emergency medical service and fire service providers and instructors;
Accreditation and chartering of EMS and fire training institutions and approval of EMS continuing education sites;
Collection and analysis of EMS incident data;
Regulation of medical transportation services.

The Division also serves as the “lead agency” for the state’s trauma system.

EMS Administration

Rob Wagoner, Executive Director

Aaron Jennings, Deputy Director

Email: dems@dps.ohio.gov

State Medical Director

The medical director advises the board with regard to adult and pediatric trauma and emergency medical services issues.

Carol Cunningham M.D.

Email: cacunningham@dps.ohio.gov

Regional Physician Advisory Board

Ellen Owens, Coordinator

Email: rpab@dps.ohio.gov

Certifications

EMS and fire certifications, public records

Ellen Owens, Section Chief

Email: ems-firecertifications@dps.ohio.gov

Education & Testing

EMS and fire training programs (EMS accreditations, EMS continuing education sites, and chartered fire training programs), fire testing, and certification audits

Dan Swords, Section Chief

EMS & Fire Education email: EMSEducation@dps.ohio.gov

Fire Testing email: emsfireducation@dps.ohio.gov