Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems

Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems' mission is to promulgate and enforce rules and regulations which foster and encourage the development of quality pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services for the citizens of the state; and to develop a statewide trauma systems plan for implementation and the designation of trauma centers throughout Arkansas.

The Division

Licenses and inspects ambulance services for proper equipment, drug control, medical direction and protocols.
Reviews curriculum materials and course outlines for training sites and continuing education units.
Tests Emergency Medical Technicians' skills and knowledge using the National Registry written exam and the Arkansas Practical Skills examination.
Investigates complaints.
Provides technical assistance to hospitals, emergency medical technicians, local governments and others interested in emergency care.
Seeks to develop a statewide Trauma System through sophisticated hardware and software applications that track ambulance runs and patient encounter forms.

EMS Information

Office Staff
Name & Title	Telephone	E-Mail
David Taylor Section Chief	501-661-2178	Link
Larry New Regulatory Administrator	501-661-2257	Link
Norajean Miles Certification Administrator	501-661-2333	Link
Brian Nation Trauma Systems Administrator	501-661-2744	Link
Stella Nelson EMS Specialist	501-661-2860	Link
Detrich Smith EMS Specialist	501-280-4902	Link
Helen Huitt EMS Specialist	501-661-2556	Link
Kenneth Tutor EMS Specialist	501-661-2273	Link
Addie Grigsby EMS for Children Coordinator	501-280-4911	Link
Sonya Sampson Executive Secretary	501-661-2272	Link
Roshada Taylor Secretary	501-661-2262	Link
Agency Directory Listing	Phone List - PDF