EMS West

EMS West This page is for EMS and associated agencies in sixteen counties of Western Pennsylvania.

This page will be used to communicate updated professional and industry information. Within its region, EMS West is responsible for:

Licensure of Ambulances
Training and Credentialing of EMS Personnel
Accreditation of Medical Command Hospitals and other Medical Command Facilities
Accreditation of Training Institutes
Quality Assurance within the EMS Community
Public Information and Education


Data Collection regarding EMS activities
We perform a dual role. We represent the interests of the Department of Health of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and we represent the interests of both the general public and the EMS / Emergency Response community to the Department of Health. Additionally, we offer to the EMS community a major training conference, "EMS Update", every year in March. We also host various activities to recognize the contributions made by EMS personnel.

Kennywood offering free admission to first responders the next two weekends to close out their summer season. See their ...
08/25/2026

Kennywood offering free admission to first responders the next two weekends to close out their summer season.

See their post for details.

FREE Admission for First Responders! 🚨 Kennywood salutes those who serve our communities, including police, fire, dispatch, corrections, and EMTs, with FREE admission with a valid work ID Aug. 29-30 and Sept. 5-7, 2026. First Responders can also buy up to four family and friend tickets for only $34.99 (plus tax) each at the gate these dates!

Spread the word! 🎢

PA EMS Stars of Life Awards Banquet - Pittsburgh September 13th.  Join them for an evening of celebration and camaraderi...
08/25/2026

PA EMS Stars of Life Awards Banquet - Pittsburgh September 13th. Join them for an evening of celebration and camaraderie. Keynote Speaker Sheila Roth, PhD, LCSW, EMT-B - renowned counselor for first responders. Register Today!
Recognition of 14 Exemplary EMS Providers. Celebrating with 250 EMS colleagues. Class A Uniforms or Business Attire. A night to remember - be there!

ALso join the PA EMS Provider Foundation on September 14 for the Pennsylvania EMS Memorial Service.

Information on the Wills for Heroes program for providers in and around Greene county. Visit the Pennsylvania Bar Associ...
08/19/2026

Information on the Wills for Heroes program for providers in and around Greene county.

Visit the Pennsylvania Bar Association website for more information and a listing of future programs

Our friends at the Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS and the University of Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine and Toxicology put toget...
08/18/2026

Our friends at the Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS and the University of Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine and Toxicology put together a quick video on medetomidine education.

"We wanted to create an EMS forward reference for our region... This is a quickly evolving drug that affects our region greatly and uniquely - and requires nuanced evaluation and treatment."

"Credit to:
Justin Kenney, MD
Zachary Silberman, MD
Simon Taxel, NRP
Mark Pinchalk, NRP
Joshua Shulman, MD
Leonard Weiss, MD"

- Dr. Lenny Weiss

Join the PA EMS Provider Foundation and EMS Providers from across the Commonwealth in Pittsburgh on September 14 for the...
08/10/2026

Join the PA EMS Provider Foundation and EMS Providers from across the Commonwealth in Pittsburgh on September 14 for the Pennsylvania EMS Memorial Service.

08/07/2026
08/04/2026

DEADLINE to order the 2026 cycling jersey will be coming soon!

What are you waiting for? Register today!

https://admin.eservicestech.com/p/PAEMSProviderFoundation/events/10209/view

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Bucks County Emergency Health Services Chester County EMS Council, Inc. Emergency Health Services Federation Emmco West EMS West EMS West - Kersey Office EMS of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Inc. LTS EMS Council Southern Alleghenies EMS Council, Inc. Seven Mountains EMS Council Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council (PEHSC) Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute Eastern PA EMS Council Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania Allegheny County EMS Council PA EMS Memorial Bike Ride

Our EMS Update 2027 Call for Speakers is now available (until September 11, 2026). We hope you can join us for EMS Updat...
07/22/2026

Our EMS Update 2027 Call for Speakers is now available (until September 11, 2026). We hope you can join us for EMS Update 2027 at Vail | Seven Springs Mountain Resort, March 17, 18, 19 and 20.

We are celebrating FORTY years in 2027!

The deadline to apply is September 11, 2026. Our Board of Directors’ Conference Selection Committee will meet in late September to review the submissions and will notify everyone in early October of their decision(s).

We are seeking dynamic, engaging speakers who are passionate about advancing emergency medical services through education, innovation, and real-world experience. Whether you're an EMS provider, physician, nurse, educator, researcher, or public safety professional, we invite you to submit your best ideas.

We're Looking for Topics Including:

Clinical updates and evidence-based practice
Basic and Advanced life support and Critical care
Trauma, cardiac, stroke, and pediatric emergencies
Medical emergency assessments
Hands-On practical sessions
Mental health, wellness, and resilience
Case studies and lessons learned
Technology, AI, and innovation in EMS
Quality improvement and patient safety

We welcome presentations that are interactive, practical, and provide attendees with knowledge they can immediately apply in the field. Current, evidence-based, and engaging educational sessions are consistently recommended as best practice for EMS conferences.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our education team at EMS West.

The next EMTRACK tracking day is set for Tuesday, July 28.
07/20/2026

The next EMTRACK tracking day is set for Tuesday, July 28.

Information on the LiveStream of the service for today.
07/18/2026

Information on the LiveStream of the service for today.

The 2026 National EMS Memorial Service honors 37 EMS professionals ...

Address

1002 Church Hill Rd
Pittsburgh, PA
15205

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+14122427322

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