The Department of Health is the lead agency for emergency medical services (EMS) in the commonwealth. The Department’s Bureau of Emergency Medical Services is responsible for the statewide development and coordination of a comprehensive system to prevent and reduce premature death and disability.
- ALERT: Naloxone is free for first responders, including EMS, through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. View more information(opens in a new tab).
- Naloxone Leave Behind Reporting for EMS(opens in a new tab)
- EMS Direct Pay Form(opens in a new tab) (PDF)
- PA EMS Electronic Registry Login(opens in a new tab)
- Pennsylvania EMS Online Certification Verification Service(opens in a new tab)
- Recognized Stroke Centers
- Act 17 BLS Ambulance Staffing Exceptions
- EMS Training Fund Preliminary Report 2023(opens in a new tab)
EMS Information and Education
EMS informational bulletins, education information and other resources.
EMS Regulations and Protocol
EMS protocol, regulations, and regulatory announcements.