Emergency Medical Services
April 26, 2024 - SJCEMSA Policy Updates to be Effective July 1, 2024
SJCEMSA Policy No. 4448, EMS Aircraft Utilization, effective July 1, 2024, has been updated to correct a clerical error.
In addition, the following policy will be effective July 1, 2024:
SJCEMSA Policy No. 4985 Transfer of Patient Care in the Emergency Department:
To review these, and all SJCEMSA policies, visit the Policies and Protocols webpage.
April 24, 2024 - SJCEMSA Policy Updates to be Effective July 1, 2024
The following San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) policies have been revised after review of stakeholder comment and EMS Advisory Committee review and will be effective July 1, 2024:
To view the full memorandum, click here. To review these, and all SJCEMSA policies, visit the Policies and Protocols webpage.
April 24, 2024 - Rescinded Policies
The following San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) policies are rescinded effective immediately:
To view the full memorandum, click here. To review these, and all SJCEMSA policies, visit the Policies and Protocols webpage.
April 2, 2024 - RCFD Compliance Report for January and February 2024
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Ripon Consolidated Fire District (RCFD) for January and February 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The RCFD agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides the EMS Agency with complete access to data and information on RCFD's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view RCFD's January and February 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.
April 2, 2024 - MDA Compliance Report for January and February 2024
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Manteca District Ambulance (MDA) for January and February 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The MDA agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides the EMS Agency with complete access to data and information on MDA's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view MDA's January and February 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.
April 2, 2024 - ECA Compliance Report for January and February 2024
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Escalon Community Ambulance (ECA) for January and February 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The ECA agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides the EMS Agency with complete access to data and information on ECA's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view ECA's January and February 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.
April 2, 2024 - AMR Compliance Report for January and February 2024
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of American Medical Response (AMR) for January and February 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The AMR agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides the EMS Agency with complete access to data and information on AMR's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view AMR's January and February 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page
March 28, 2024 - EMS CE Training Opportunity – 2024 Annual EMSAAC Conference
The 2024 Annual EMSAAC Conference will be held May 29 & 30, 2024, in Coronado, California. The conference includes lectures, panel discussions and opportunities to network with current leaders and innovators in EMS as well as previews new and upcoming equipment, products and services. Click here for flyer with complete details or visit the EMSAAC website at https://emsaac.org/conference/ for additional information.
March 5, 2024 - EMS Policy Memorandum No. 2024-01, SJCEMSA Policy No. 2571, Paramedic Student Field Internship Authorization & SJCEMSA Policy No. 4301, Paramedic Field Internship ALS Provider Responsibilities
SJCEMSA Policy Memorandum 2024-01, SJCEMSA Policy No. 2571, Paramedic Student Field Internship Authorization & SJCEMSA Policy No. 4301, Paramedic Field Internship ALS Provider Responsibilities has been issued to revise the policies related to paramedic student field internship authorization processes. To read the memorandum, click here.
March 5, 2024 - EMS Policies Available for Stakeholder Comment until March 25, 2024
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) is soliciting comments for policies. The draft policies and comment forms may be viewed on the Draft Policies page. The 14-day public comment period ends March 25, 2024. Comments may be submitted online, by email to ctualla@sjgov.org, by fax at (209) 468-6725, or by mail. To view the memo, click here.
March 1, 2024 - RCFD Compliance Report for September and October 2023 and November and December 2023
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Ripon Consolidated Fire District (RCFD) for September and October 2023 and November and December 2023 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The RCFD agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides the EMS Agency with complete access to data and information on RCFD's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view RCFD's September and October 2023 compliance report. Click here to view the RCFD’s November and December 2023 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.
February 23, 2024 - Seeking SJCEMSA EMS Award of Excellence 2024 Nominations
SJCEMSA is seeking nominations for the SJCEMSA EMS Award of Excellence 2024. Recipients of this award are recognized for their efforts and dedication to improving the EMS system in San Joaquin County, being a mentor and supporter of other EMS system participants, providing valuable education and feedback to the EMS system, and a commitment to helping others in our community. Please submit your nominations by email to Jared Bagwell at jbagwell@sjgov.org on or before April 1, 2024.
February 23, 2024 - SJCEMSA Welcomes New EMS Analyst
Daniel Valenzuela has joined SJCEMSA as the newest EMS Analyst. Daniel comes to the agency from Tuolumne County’s Public Health. He has experience providing services to the residents and visitors of Tuolumne county. He comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Valenzuela to SJCEMSA.
February 23, 2024 - MDA Compliance Report for November and December 2023
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Manteca District Ambulance (MDA) for November and December 2023 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The MDA agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides the EMS Agency with complete access to data and information on MDA's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view MDA's November and December 2023 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.
February 23, 2024 - ECA Compliance Report for November and December 2023
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Escalon Community Ambulance (ECA) for November and December 2023 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The ECA agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides the EMS Agency with complete access to data and information on ECA's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view ECA's November and December 2023 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.
February 23, 2024 - AMR Compliance Report for November and December 2023
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of American Medical Response (AMR) for November and December 2023 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The AMR agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides the EMS Agency with complete access to data and information on AMR's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view AMR's November and December 2023 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.
February 13, 2024 - SJCEMSA Office Closure
The SJCEMSA office will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024.
January 19, 2024 - EMS Policies Available for Stakeholder Comment until March 4, 2024
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) is soliciting comments for several policies. The draft policies and comment forms may be viewed on the Draft Policies page. The 45-day public comment period ends March 4, 2024. Comments may be submitted online, by email to acanarios@sjgov.org, by fax at (209) 468-6725, or by mail. To view the memo, click here.
January 9, 2024 - SJCEMSA Office Closure
The SJCEMSA office will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024.