Why Is This Important?
Provision of high-quality emergency medical care requires that standards for equipment, training of personnel, and medical care be maintained and followed. Local communities lack the revenue base required to fully support necessary activities. State support for local EMS improves statewide access to prompt emergency medical services.Total Grants Awarded to Communities by the DHHS Office of EMSP, Urban and Rural Counties, Utah, FY 1996-2023 |
Data Sources
- Office of Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness, Utah Department of Health and Human Services
- Utah Department of Health and Human Services
Data Notes
Urban counties include Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, Washington (as of FY08), and Weber counties.How Are We Doing?
During FY2021, 128 agencies either applied for per capita grants and/or the rural EMS competitive grant. This rural grant became available from a bill that passed the legislature. Funding however for both grants had to be cut because of COVID-19.
During FY 2020, 131 agencies were awarded grant funds. Many EMS agencies struggle with the costs of life-saving medical equipment. Each year local EMS agencies assisted in securing operational and supplemental funding so they may provide adequate emergency medical services within their communities.What Is Being Done?
A surcharge on criminal fines and forfeitures in Utah helps to provide funding for the maintenance of high-quality emergency medical services. Also in FY2021, legislation was passed for funding of a competitive grant designated for rural EMS in the state.
Date Indicator Content Last Updated: 11/07/2023
