Welcome to WMEMS
WMEMS Committee, Inc. is a regional nonprofit corporation committed to improving the delivery of emergency medical services to residents of Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties in western Massachusetts.
Designated by the Massachusetts
Department of Public Health, the Committee coordinates communication among and
enhances the efficiency of providers of ems including ambulance services, first
responders and hospital emergency departments. Through its work, the Committee
evaluates and sets standards of quality for regional ems, offering training,
education and medical services research opportunities and developing appropriate
protocols and policies for implementation. As a regional corporation, the Committee
seeks regular input and broad representation on its board from the communities
and consituencies it serves: consumers, municipal governments, hospitals, ambulance
services and other providers of emergency medical services across the four county
area. There are five regions in Massachusetts. Western Massachusetts EMS serves region I which includes Berkshire County, the majority of Franklin County, Hampden County and Hampshire County.
WMEMS Forms
- Service Zone Application (.doc)
- PB Waiver application (.doc)
- HIPAA COMPLIANCE (3/31/03)
- New Regional Run Report (November 2006)
- Regional Run Report Continuation Sheet (November 2006)
- Nemsis Data Administrative Requirement 5-403
- Regional MCI Trailer Information
WMEMS Resources
Additional Web Resources:
- High Visibility Garment Requirement (implementation date 11/24/2008)
- Statewide Pre Hospital Treatment Protocols version #10.01 (effective March 1, 2012)
- Low-interest loan program for Massachusetts residents to get EMT and Paramedic training (7/21/04)
- Federal NIMS/ICS Requirement
- Updated Service Zone Application and Information(May 2006)
- Updated Regulations (8/11/2006)
- EMT Credits
- Massachusetts DPH website
- Code Amber Alert
Contact WMEMS:
168 Industrial DriveNorthampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-6065
fax (413) 586-0947
E-mail: wmems@wmems.org
Tax deductible donations
WMEMS is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization that accepts tax deductible donations.Driving Directions to WMEMS
Click here for driving directions.
Western Massachusetts Emergency Medical Services Committee Incorporated

