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

EMT Recertification List
Exam Dates
Office Forms and Manuals
Outgoing Memos
Regional Trauma Informational Meetings Presentation - PPT
Rules and Regulations
Surveys
Training Sites
Trauma Advisory Council
Trauma Rules & Regulations - PDF Effective 03.01.09
Useful Links

Trauma Grant Invoice

Invoice -EXCEL

EMS Invoice

Award Budget / Payment Request / Invoice Form -EXCEL

Trauma Grants for Arkansas Licensed Ambulance Services

Checklist and Instructions - WORD

AASIS Instructions - PDF

Contract and Grant Disclosure Form -- Instructions -PDF

Contract and Grant Disclosure Form - WORD

W-9 Form - PDF

Budget Form -EXCEL

Geographic Coverage Area Form - WORD

Illegal Immigrant Certification Instructions - WORD

Required Information Form - WORD

Office Staff
Name & Title	Telephone	E-Mail
Vacant Section Chief	501-661-2178
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
Amy Anthony EMS Specialist	501-280-4903	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
Joe Martin EMS Specialist	501-661-2284	Link
Martin Davis EMS Specialist	501-661-2273	Link