Committees
Committee Applications, Policy, and Notice
The Bureau of EMS operates numerous committees. Committee agendas and minutes that fall under the Utah Public Notice Act can be found on the Utah Public Notice Website. Search: Government: State, Entity: Department of Health, body(s): select the committee of interest.
For other committees, please contact bureau staff at ems@utah.gov with your inquiry.
State Emergency Medical Services Committee requirements, membership and application can be found below.
Learn more about EMS Committee and Subcommittees below
State Emergency Medical Services Committee
The EMS Committee is required by statute and assists the department in the adoption of administrative rules. Committee members also establish certification and designation requirements, promote the development of a statewide emergency medical services system, and provide guidelines for patient data. They also work to establish criteria for the grants program, determine the requirements for the coordination of emergency medical services, and outline the medical supervision of emergency medical service providers.
Committee members are appointed by the Governor, consisting of 11 representatives who are surgeons, physicians, nurses, private ambulance providers, fire chiefs, EMS directors, hospital administrators, paramedics, EMTs, and law enforcement.
EMS Grants Subcommittee
The Legislature established the EMS Grants Program for the purpose of improving the statewide delivery of emergency medical services. This program is administered by the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Utah Department of Public Safety, through rules established by the EMS Committee.
EMS Operations Subcommittee
The Emergency Medical Services Operations Subcommittee is an advisory committee to the state Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Committee and to the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Members of the committee represent both rural and urban perspectives that address EMS policies, equipment and supply standards, vehicle standards, EMS regulations and protocol guidelines.
EMS Professional Development Subcommittee
The Emergency Medical Services Professional Development Subcommittee serves as an advisory committee to the state Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Committee and to the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Members of the committee represent both rural and urban perspectives that address EMS professional licensing, reciprocity, renewal standards and the educational requirements for licensing and certification.
EMS Peer Review Board
The EMS Peer Review Board ensures continuous improvement in emergency medical services by evaluating clinical care and promoting professional accountability.”. Membership of the board is composed of 10 members appointed by the Commissioner the Department. Details can be found in R911-5-3400. For additional information, contact us at ems@utah.gov.
EMS Peer Review Board Application
EMSC Advisory Committee
The EMSC Advisory Committee is a multi-disciplinary committee that provides advice to the Utah Department of Public Safety, Bureau of EMS regarding emergency medical care for children. The committee represents both rural and urban perspectives and addresses national grant performance measures, needs specific to Utah, public information and education, healthcare training for prehospital and hospital health care providers, equipment needs, regulations, protocols, guidelines, emergency preparedness and injury prevention.
Trauma System Advisory Committee
The Trauma System Advisory Committee is a multi-disciplinary statutory committee that provides advice to the Utah Department of Public Safety, Bureau of EMS regarding the establishment of a statewide inclusive trauma system. The committee advises the Department on trauma system needs; assists the department in evaluating the quality and outcomes of the overall trauma system; reviews and comments on proposals and rules governing the system; and makes recommendations for the development of statewide triage, treatment, transportation and transfer guidelines.