The Emergency Medical Services Section is responsible for the licensure and relicensure of over 700 life support agencies and over 2,400 life support vehicles. In addition, the section approves local Medical Control Authorities (a hospital or group of hospitals) which provide community based prehospital emergency care oversight. Each county (or group of counties) is required to have such an Authority with the responsibility to establish policies, procedures and protocols focusing specifically on how prehospital emergency care will be carried out within their particular geographic area. The section also approves each of the 65 Authority's prehospital care policies, procedures and protocols prior to implementation. The section is responsible to ensure that all life support agencies are in compliance with the communications standards prescribed under the State Medical Communications (MEDCOM) Requirements.

Mission Statement

To protect and improve the health and well being of Michigan citizens who require emergency medical services, through the administration of license requirements for EMS Operations and Vehicles, the oversight of local Medical Control Authorities and the development of regulatory policies and procedures which promote efficient program administration and safe care, treatment and transportation of the sick and injured.