EMS Systems
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system in Sacramento County brings together hospitals, ambulance providers, fire departments, and first responders to deliver emergency care across the region. Sacramento County EMS Agency oversees how the system operates to ensure consistency, quality, and coordination.
Roles and Responsibilities
Learn how each part of the EMS system works together to provide emergency care.
Hospital Designations
View hospitals by designation, including trauma, STEMI, and stroke centers.
EMS System Plans
Access system plans that guide how EMS operates across the county.
Policies & Procedures
Review policies and procedures that set standards for EMS providers.
Performance & Insights
See how the EMS system is performing using key measures such as response times.
EMS Event Reporting
Submit required reports and access reporting tools.
Fees and Rates
Learn about EMS-related fees and how they are applied.
EMS Agency
- Provides oversight, system planning, and policy direction.
Ambulance Providers
- Deliver emergency medical transport and care. Sacramento County has several ambulance providers, including American Medical Response (AMR), Medic Ambulance, AlphaOne, and Metro Fire, that respond to emergencies. The County’s EMS Agency helps coordinate all of these services.
Fire Departments & First Responders
- Provide initial emergency response and on-scene care.
Hospitals
Receive and treat patients and provide specialized care when needed.
- Hospital Designations
Hospitals in Sacramento County are designated based on the level of care they provide. There are 3 designations for hospitals: trauma, STEMI (ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction), and stroke centers.
- Trauma Centers
Provide specialized care for severe injuries.
- STEMI Centers
Provide rapid treatment for heart attacks. STEMI stands for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.
- Stroke Centers
Provide specialized care for stroke patients.
- Trauma Centers
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