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EMS Agency Equipment Requirements

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This document provides the required and approved equipment list for EMS agencies based on the EMS agency licensure level.

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EMS Agency Equipment Requirements 2019-06 (90.14 KB) 90.14 KB
EMS Agency Equipment Requirements 2017-06 (77.93 KB) 77.93 KB
EMS Agency Equipment Requirements 2016-06 (77.11 KB) 77.11 KB

EMS Approved and Required Medication List

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This document provides the required and approved medication list for EMS agencies based on the certified provider level and EMS agency licensure level.

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EMS Approved and Required Medication List 2019-06 (83.78 KB) 83.78 KB
EMS Approved and Required Medication List 2018-04 (82.47 KB) 82.47 KB
EMS Approved and Required Medication List 2017-06 (2.12 MB) 2.12 MB
EMS Approved and Required Medication List 2015-08 (77.11 KB) 77.11 KB

Voluntary Rescue Service Recognition

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Voluntary Rescue Service Recognition

The Voluntary Rescue Recognition Program (VRSR) is a joint program between the Office of the State Fire Commissioner and the Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. The program recognizing emergency services that can safely and efficiently perform rescue operations and met the standards as established by the two agencies to obtain VRSR.

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VRSR General Administration Guide (66.78 KB) 66.78 KB
VRSR Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Manual (194.68 KB) 194.68 KB
VRSR Swiftwater Rescue/Flood Evacuation Manual (485.63 KB) 485.63 KB
VRSR Application (46.22 KB) 46.22 KB
VRSR Inpsection Forms (336.22 KB) 336.22 KB

ALS Provider Skills Verifcation

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All providers certified at or above the AEMT level are required to have ALS skills verifications completed by the EMS agency's medical director. The skills verification must be completed initially and every 12 months. The EMS agency is responsible for maintaining the verification records for seven years.

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Information about the ALS Provider Skills Verification Requirements (29.63 KB) 29.63 KB
EHSF Template for Skills Verification (14.74 KB) 14.74 KB

Sample EMS Agency Medical Director's Agreement

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This document provides a template of sample agreement between the EMS agency and their EMS agency medical director for medical direction as required for licensure as an EMS agency in Pennsylvania.

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