The EMS Authority provides statewide coordination and leadership for the planning, development, and implementation of local EMS systems to include the following:

• Development of statewide standards and guidelines for EMS systems.
• Provision of technical assistance to local agencies developing, implementing, or evaluating components of an EMS system.
• Review and approval of local EMS plans to ensure compliance with the minimum standards set by the EMS Authority.
• Assessment of EMS systems in order to coordinate EMS activities based on community needs for the effective and efficient delivery of EMS services.

State EMS Plan Information

EMSA Guidelines

• EMSA #101: EMS System Standards and Guidelines Part I [PDF]
• EMSA #102: EMS System Standards and Guidelines Part II [PDF]
• EMSA #103: EMS System Standards and Guidelines Part III [PDF]

EMS Plan Documents

• EMS Plan Instructions [PDF]
• EMS Plan Instructions (Annual Update) [PDF]
• Table 1 (Minimum Standards/Recommended Guidelines) [Word]
• System Assessment Form [Word]
• Progress/Objectives [Word]
• Table 2 (System Organization and Management) [Word]
• Table 3 (Staffing/Training) [Word]
• Table 4 (Communications) [Word]
• Table 5 (Response/Transportation) [Word]
• Table 6 (Facilities/Critical Care) [Word]
• Table 7 (Disaster Medical) [Word]
• Table 8 (Response/Transportation) [Word]
• Table 9 (Facilities) [Word]
• Table 10 (Approved Training Programs) [Word]
• Table 11 (Dispatch Agency) [Word]
• Ambulance Zone Summary Form [Word]

Local EMS Plan Information

Local EMS Agency - EMS Plan Submissions

• Ambulance Zones, Ground – Exclusive Operating Area Status [PDF]

For Questions Contact

Lisa Galindo
EMS Plans Coordinator
Lisa.Galindo@emsa.ca.gov
(916) 431-3688