EMS West is a nonprofit (501.C.3) corporation that provides technical and financial assistance to the development of a coordinated emergency medical services system primarily throughout 16 counties in western Pennsylvania.

Within its region, EMS West is responsible for:

• Licensure of Ambulances
• Training and Credentialing of EMS Personnel
• Accreditation of Medical Command Hospitals and Other Medical Command Facilities
• Accreditation of Training Institutes
• Quality Assurance within the EMS Community
• Public Information and Education
• Data Collection Regarding EMS Activities

We perform a dual role.  We represent the interests of the Department of Health of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and we represent the interests of both the general public and the EMS / Emergency Response community to the Department of Health.

Additionally, we offer to the EMS community a major training conference, “EMS Update“, every year in March.  We also host various activities to recognize the contributions made by EMS personnel.

Our office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Please note that EMS West follows the state holiday schedule.