US Emergency Medical Services Administration

[Goose 188]

After taking a look in another thread at the unofficial Memphis FD website i couldn't help but notice the white paper advocating fire based EMS. I recalled reading through a recommendation to the federal government that they create an administration to oversee and centralize EMS ( a recommendation that scared/upset many). Anyhow a quick googel search picked up the GW University recommendation.

http://emsresource.net/politics/HSPI_EMS_t...port_5-2-05.pdf

(courtesy of GWU and www.emsresource.net)

I haven't ever seen it posted here, and i encourage every EMS professional/volunteer/enthusiast to read through it. There is no question in my mind that the creation of a USEMSA is one of the first steps needed to elevate EMS to the position it deserves and needs.

Read, discuss and contact your local legislators.

Edited March 3, 2008 by Goose

[celticmedic643 2]

Great find Goose. Very interesting read.

[Goose 188]

Thanks Bro.