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.