Emergency Medical Services

Notice of Zoning - Brooks County ERZ 

PUBLIC NOTICE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date:  Wednesday, 4/10/2024

The Georgia Office of EMS and Trauma (OEMST) has received notice from the current 911 Zone Provider for Brooks County Emergency Response Zone of surrender and OEMST has directed the Region 08 EMS Council (“Council”) to open the Brooks Emergency Response Zone. The Council is issuing this notice to request proposals from EMS agencies for designation as the zoned ambulance provider to respond to “public calls” for EMS within the designated zone, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 31-11-3 and DPH Rule 511-9-2-.04. Zone Proposals will start being accepted on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 (7:00 am) and Zone Proposals will no longer be accepted after Friday, April 26, 2024 (4:00 pm).

To view and download the Public Notice of zoning dates, meetings, and submission of proposal instructions Download this pdf file. Click here

To view and download the 911 Response Data for Brooks County ERZ, Download this pdf file. Click here

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EMS Annual Report 2021-2022

An overview of EMS data that provides an operating report, organization description, and basic statistical data of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Georgia. 

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Late Georgia Medic License Renewals for (EMT, EMT-I, AEMT and Paramedic) Open from 4/1/2024 - 9/30/2024

  • 2024 Medic License Renewal (for those with a March 31, 2024 expiration)(additional $75 late fee will apply) 
  • Step 1: Confirm all 40 hours of Continuing Education hours are entered in the system. See the detailed steps for instructions to enter courses into your education report and other requirements. 
  • Step 2: Complete the Late Georgia Medic Renewal Application. See the detailed steps. 

Regular Georgia Medic License Renewal for EMT-R Open from 4/1/2024 - 9/30/2024

  • 2024 EMT-R Medic License Renewal (for those with a September 30, 2024 expiration)
  • Step 1: Confirm all 16 hours of Continuing Education hours are entered in the system (as required by NREMT EMR renewal requirements). See the detailed steps for instructions to enter courses into your education report and other requirements. 
  • Step 2: Complete the Georgia EMT-R Renewal Application. See the detailed steps. 

GBI Georgia Applicant Processing Service (GAPS) has changed the fingerprint process for Georgia

The new GBI vendor for fingerprint processing, Fieldprint is available for fingerprint registration. If you have a Fieldprint account for another state, you must use the new system to register for a Georgia account.

Revised Minimum Equipment and Supplies for EMS Licensed Vehicles

The Department worked with EMSAC to develop revised/updated Vehicle Inspection Forms for all the vehicles licensed by OEMST.

Modifications made:

  • New format
  • Now includes the operational items we have always inspected
  • Items removed
  • Items added
  • Items changed in quantity

These forms/criteria are in effect as of January 1, 2023. Click here to review the new forms which are listed under the Vehicle Inspection Forms section. 

2022 NHTSA EMS Reassessment. Click Download this pdf file. here  to review the document. 

Travel Clinical Assistant

Public safety agencies are highly encouraged to reinforce with their field personnel on how to identify potential travel-related diseases and outbreaks using the Travel Clinical Assistant. The TCA provides epidemiological facts and guidelines for clinical symptoms, transmission modes, infection control guidance, and any reporting guidelines. Agencies should also review and practice appropriate PPE levels, handwashing, and disinfection practices.
 

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