The 2026 EMMCO West EMS Education Symposium will be held May 8–9, 2026, at Erie’s Bayfront Convention Center. We are currently seeking presenters interested in sharing their expertise with EMS providers from across the region. Presentation opportunities are available on Friday, May 8, during the daytime program. A link to submit presentation proposals is provided below. We sincerely appreciate your ... (Full Story)

The 2025-26 funding cycle for prehospital provider equipment funds is now open. On January 6, 2026 applications will be available, and will be accepted until February 7, 2026 at 2300. Please see the attached funding guidance. You are encouraged to work with your agency leaders to plan your application strategy. ... (Full Story)

Life is built from small moments—coffee before sunrise, sideline cheers, a hand squeezed at the right time. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can happen to anyone, anywhere, interrupting those moments without warning. Our latest video shows us what’s worth protecting and how being prepared can help. We hope it sparks conversations about readiness in your home, school, workplace and community, and encourages ... (Full Story & Photos)

“Who’s Coming for Us?” — A Fictional Story, A Very Real Crisis

Though the recent article “Who’s Coming for Us?” by Carly Strong is fictional, the situation it describes is alarmingly real for many communities across our region. Ambulance services are disappearing. Response times are growing longer. Families are being forced to face medical emergencies without trained help.

We urge you to take a ... (Full Story & Photos)

Preparing for your agency’s ambulance inspection is a structured process, with comprehensive resources readily accessible on our website: www.emmco.org. Here’s a brief guide to navigating your inspection successfully:

1. Utilize Inspection Checklists

Inspection checklists are invaluable tools that detail the specific criteria we will be looking for at the inspection. Ensure your agency’s compliance ... (Full Story)

From The Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania

A Call To Action

In response to Pennsylvania’s EMS crisis and the June 2023 Senate hearing, the Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania (AAP) formed an EMS Workforce and Solutions Group to unite stakeholders in strengthening the EMS system. Participants included AAP Board members, regional council representatives, Bureau of EMS staff, and state legislators. ... (Full Story & Photos)