Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Emergency services are more than just ambulance rides

Emergency medical services serve a vital role in Connecticut’s healthcare system. They provide first-line care, transportation, management, and more when health emergencies arise.

The Department of Public Health (DPH) Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) manages planning, oversight, and programs for CT’s EMS system. Explore this page to find:

Find additional information about EMS services in Connecticut  

Resources for EMS providers

Stay prepared for any emergency

Every day, emergency medical service providers put their lives on the line to provide lifesaving care to the people of Connecticut. We support your efforts with the tools you need to get the job done.

Explore valuable information and resources from DPH’s Office of Emergency Medical Services, such as:

  • Latest EMS news and updates
  • Helpful maps and visual aids
  • Public health agencies
  • Emergency medicine associations and journals
Find other resources for EMS providers  

More important information for EMS providers

Certified Stroke Centers  

Discover CT hospitals certified as comprehensive stroke centers, primary stroke centers, or acute stroke-ready hospitals. Facilities’ certifications have been verified by the Commissioner of Public Health.

Communications and reference documents 

View recent memos, statements, and advisories from the OEMS. These include practice changes, legislative initiatives, incident-specific information, and more topics.

EMS education and training 

Continued training helps us meet the highest standard of care. Access education and training resources for new and experienced EMS providers.

EMS forms and applications  

Find all the forms you or your EMS organization needs from the DPH Office of EMS. Download complaint forms, course instructor forms, license and certification applications, and more.

Health and wellness for EMS providers 

Explore vital health and wellness resources for EMS providers, such as peer support programs, substance abuse services, survivor assistance, and more. If you need help now, call or text 988 to connect to a crisis counselor 24/7.

Infectious disease designated officers (PDF)  

Find a list of Infectious Disease Designated Officers for all EMS organizations, in accordance with CT General Statute 19a-904.

Licenses and certification for EMS 

Find all necessary information about licensing and certification for EMS providers, including responders (EMR), technicians (EMT), advanced technicians (AEMT), instructors (EMSI), and paramedics.

Rate application information 

Get important information about yearly rate applications for Emergency Medical Services organizations. Find required applications, spreadsheets, and forms. The 2026 Rate application deadline is August 31, 2025.

EMS Programs and Services

EMS tracking and reporting (CEMSTARS)


Explore historical EMS data and statistics compiled by the Connecticut EMS Tracking and Reporting System. Find information for providers on data reporting and submission.
Learn more about CEMSTARS  

Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH)

Mobile Integrated Healthcare or MIH is a patient-centered community-based care model that uses EMS providers, in particular paramedics in Connecticut, to deliver health services outside the hospital, and often in the home. 
MIH  

HEARTSafe Program

This program helps improve the chances of survival for anyone suffering a sudden cardiac arrest. Learn how your municipality, workplace, or campus can apply for HEARTSafe designation.
Get to know the HEARTSafe program  

Statewide Opioid Reporting Directive (SWORD)

Find out how Connecticut is tracking and fighting opioid overdoses through new reporting and data collection standards. Read SWORD newsletters and reports.
Learn more about SWORD  

Rules, regulations, and legislation

Local EMS planning
Learn how a Local Emergency Medical Services Plan (LEMSP) can establish guidelines and tracking for EMS delivery. Explore best practices, a helpful toolkit, contact information, and more.

Regulations and statutes
Read the specific parts of the Public Health Code and Connecticut State Statutes that apply to EMS.

Statewide EMS protocols
Review the most current version of the policies and procedures that EMS providers and facilities agree to follow in Connecticut. Find archived EMS protocols.

Connecticut EMS Advisory Board (CEMSAB)

On a mission to improve EMS in Connecticut

CEMSAB’s mission is to represent all people and agencies involved with the EMS system in Connecticut. CEMSAB makes recommendations to improve the EMS system to the Commissioner of Public Health, the Legislature, and the Governor. Learn more about CEMSAB, including:

  • Board membership and leadership
  • Meeting minutes and agendas
  • Reports
  • Contact information
Learn more about the Connecticut EMS Advisory Board  

Contact the DPH Office of Emergency Medical Services

Get in touch with us

Mailing address:
410 Capitol Avenue, MS #12EMS

Hartford, CT 06134

Phone: 860-509-7975


Email: DPH.OEMS@ct.gov

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