Additionally, this section is responsible for implementation, monitoring, and maintaining a database for Nevada s out of hospital emergency care and a statewide EMS radio network. To support this mission it is necessary to provide technical assistance, consultation, training and regulatory oversight in a consistent and timely fashion. To accomplish its mission the Emergency Medical Services program maintains four regional offices that provide these services and monitoring of training programs to those involved with the EMS System and the public. Test applicants for emergency medical technician certification. Issue certification to persons demonstrating appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities in emergency medical care.
Issue permits for the operation of ambulances, air ambulances and fire-fighting agency vehicles.
License attendants to staff ambulances, air ambulances and fire-fighting agency vehicles. Inspect the operations and equipment of ambulances, air ambulances and fire-fighting agency vehicles. Investigate complaints concerning the operations and personnel of agencies involved in the EMS and Trauma Care system. Collect and analyze data concerning out of hospital emergency and trauma care. The principal revenue source for the Emergency Medical Services program is State General Fund Appropriation.