About OEMS
The West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services was legislatively mandated in 1975 and has been tasked with overseeing the emergency care system in WV. The Office:
- Inspects, Licenses and Regulates EMS Agencies
- Certifies EMS personnel such as Paramedics and EMTs
- Designates Trauma centers
- Categorizes Emergency Departments with regards to stroke and STEMI
- Investigates allegations of violations of code or policy by EMS agencies or personnel.
- Provides the technical infrastructure over which the State emergency communications system runs.
WVOEMS Mission Statement: OEMS will strive to ensure the provision of quality pre-hospital and trauma care in emergency environments for the safety and health of West Virginia citizens.
WVOEMS Vision: Healthy People in Healthy Communities.