Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Overview
Our region's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) play a critical role in providing life-saving care and rapid response to medical emergencies. Below is a breakdown of EMS agencies, vehicle availability, and annual reports to ensure transparency and efficiency in emergency response efforts.
EMS Agency Breakdown (As of July 1, 2023)
Types of EMS Agencies
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ground: 21
- Basic Life Support (BLS): 49
- Quick Response Services (QRS) (Strictly QRS): 54
- EMS for Children (EMSC) Agencies: 20
- Air Ambulance Services: 0
(Data sourced from the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council as of May 30, 2023.)
EMS Vehicle Inventory
Total EMS Vehicles by Type
- Air Ambulance: 0
- ALS Transport Units: 103
- BLS Squad / ALS Squad Vehicles: 6
- ALS Squad Vehicles: 10
- BLS Ambulances: 62
- QRS Vehicles (Non-Ambulance): 88
- QRS Containers: 40
Our dedicated fleet ensures timely and efficient emergency response across the county, providing critical pre-hospital care to those in need.
Annual EMS Reports
For transparency and ongoing assessment of EMS performance, annual reports are available for review. These reports provide data on response times, resource allocation, and overall EMS efficiency.
Available Reports
(Click on each report to view details.)
Additional Resources & Downloads
PCR Data & Submission Records
PCR Records Submitted by Year
The following table highlights the number of Patient Care Reports (PCR) submitted annually:
| Year |
PCR Records Submitted |
| 2011 |
111,125 |
| 2012 |
115,306 |
| 2013 |
117,759 |
| 2014 |
116,326 |
| 2015 |
114,912 |
| 2016* |
102,000 |
| 2017* |
118,649 |
| 2018* |
101,223 |
| 2019 |
104,519 |
| 2020 |
105,706 |
| 2021 |
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| 2022 |
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| 2023 |
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| 2024 |
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| *Estimated figures for certain years. |
Commitment to Excellence in EMS
Our EMS agencies are dedicated to providing the highest level of pre-hospital emergency care. With a well-equipped fleet and a strong network of providers, we remain committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community.
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