221-2500 Penn Avenue (map)
Pittsburgh, PA 15221-2166
tel:+1-412-242-7322
tel:+1-866-827-EMSI (3674)
fax:+1-412-242-7434

 

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» We organize, maintain, implement, expand and improve the EMS system in our region.
» We develop and implement comprehensive EMS plans.
» We develop, maintain, implement, expand and improve programs of medical coordination.
» We monitor the compliance of medical command facilities and prehospital personnel compliance with minimum standards.
» We monitor the medical control of prehospital personnel applied by ambulance service medical directors and medical command physicians.
» We develop (in consultation with the regional EMS council’s medical advisory committee) and implement regional protocols for the triage, treatment, transport and transfer of patients to the most appropriate facility.
» We perform other duties for the initiation, expansion, maintenance and improvement of the regional and Statewide EMS system which are in accordance with the Statewide EMS development plan. Statewide EMS Development Plan
» We accept Special Event EMS Plans from persons, agencies, and organizations responsible for the management of special events.  We convey such submissions to the PA DOH for determination as to whether the plan is adequate to address associated EMS needs.

Special Event EMS Plan template, with instructions (MS Word)

Special Event EMS Plan template, with instructions (PDF)

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