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Important Issues in EMS

The Office of EMS supports and promotes state and local EMS systems through its work on these critical issues.

EMS & Post-Crash Care

EMS systems are critical to the five-part Safe System Approach.
EMS Collaboration

Working together is essential to the advancement of EMS systems.
Evidence-Based Guidelines & Performance Management

EBGs guide the development of EMS protocols and clinical decision-making.
Managing Emerging Diseases

From COVID-19 to mpox, EMS is essential to public health response.
Planning for the Future: EMS Agenda 2050

An innovative, people-centered plan to advance EMS systems.
Preparing the EMS Workforce

Resources to develop strong and effective EMS clinicians and systems.
State System Assessments

Any State EMS office can request an assessment.
Using EMS Data

The improvement of EMS operations and patient care rely on timely and accurate data.

Become an EMS Clinician

Featured Resources

EMS.gov’s new Resources hub makes it easy to search for and browse a wide variety of documents, reports, guidelines and policies created by the Office of EMS, our partners, and other stakeholders.

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What's New

Acknowledging Clinicians during EMS Week 2023

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Celebrate EMS for Children Day on May 24

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Support the STOP THE BLEED® Project

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EMS Focus Webinar Series

Join us for free webinars covering a wide range of issues important to the EMS community.

EMS Update

Stay current on news and events from the Office of EMS.

Most recent issue: Spring 2023