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Accurate EMS Personnel Count: Improving Emergency Response Planning

This act aims to improve the accuracy of counting emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, including firefighters with dual roles. Better data will help the government plan more effectively for disasters and public health crises, potentially enhancing safety and access to medical assistance for citizens.
Key points
The act requires the government to more accurately count EMS practitioners, including firefighters who also serve as EMTs or paramedics.
Improved data will help in planning responses to accidents, natural disasters, and public health emergencies, potentially leading to faster and more effective aid for citizens.
If the government decides not to implement these changes, it must explain its reasons to Congress.
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Additional Information
EMS Counts Act
Print number: HR 2574
Sponsor: Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]
Process start date: 2023-04-10