What does “Modernizing EMS” actually mean?

The Central Coast EMS Partnership is proposing several changes to how emergency ambulance services operate in our communities.

Under the current EMS system:

🚑 Ambulances are typically assigned to fixed locations until dispatched. Modern EMS systems can use call data, demand patterns, and real-time availability to help position ambulances where they are most likely to be needed.

🏥 9-1-1 ambulances are often used for interfacility hospital transfers. When units are committed to these transfers, fewer ambulances are available for 9-1-1 emergencies.

📞 San Luis Obispo County currently operates without an Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) system. EMD helps determine the severity of a medical call and match the 9-1-1 response to the patient's needs.

The Partnership Plan: Use data-driven ambulance deployment, improve resource availability for 9-1-1 emergencies, and implement Emergency Medical Dispatch.

These changes are designed to create a more efficient, responsive, and reliable 9-1-1 EMS system.

Learn more at CentralCoastEMS.org

CC EMS Partnership.pdf