About Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Emergency Medical Services, or EMS, is a system that provides emergency medical care to Hoosiers more than 2,000 times per day. EMS is most easily recognized when emergency vehicles or helicopters are seen responding to incidents, but EMS is much more than a ride to the hospital. It is a system of coordinated response and emergency medical care, involving multiple people and agencies. With more than 800 provider agencies, operating more than 2,000 ambulances, with more than 24,000 emergency medical personnel, EMS is the front line of the health care system safety net and stands proudly at the intersection of health care, public health and public safety.
The IDHS EMS Division leads and supports Indiana's EMS agencies and personnel. It oversees EMS certifications and training, and the division works closely with the EMS Commission to develop and implement EMS professional standards.
Statewide EMS Provider Survey Results Report Released
IDHS, in conjunction with the Indiana EMS Commission, led the effort to survey each county regarding EMS services, in accordance with Public Law 67-2024. The results of the survey have been released in a new report.