There are multiple pieces of legislation impacting EMS. Here EMS agencies, providers, and partners can find various legislation influencing the operations of EMS.

Here EMS agencies and providers will find information pertaining to the AHA Guidelines.

In 2015, Act 15 required EMS providers, both paid and volunteer, to have background completed every 5 years. The required background checks include a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Check through the Department of Human Services.

EMS providers may choose to downgrade their certification to a lower level. Below EMS providers will find the process and application to request a certification by downgrade.

Here are resources for electronic patient care reporting.

Often providers have questions about the Out-of-Hospital Do Not Resuscitate orders in Pennsylvania. Here are some useful resources.

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.

These documents provide the laws and regulations regarding the use of emergency lights by EMS agencies and EMS providers.

The EMS Act of 2009 and the Rules and Regulations require the driver of a licensed EMS vehicle be EMSVO certified. Here you will find resources on initial and renewal certification registration for the EMSVO.

The EHSF promotes physical, mental, and emotional health and wellness for our providers. Here are some health and wellness resources.