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Ambulance Services

South Dakota's Ambulance Service: Comprehensive support for emergency medical services in rural areas by the Department of Health.

Ambulance Service Licensure/Re-Licensure/Updates

  • EMS & Trauma E-Licensing Portal
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  • Online Lookup of SD Licensed Ambulance Services
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    • SD EMS Association District Map
  • South Dakota Trauma Team Alert Criteria
  • Trauma Transport Plan Form
  • An Introduction to Rural EMS Medical Direction in South Dakota
  • Driver Competencies

Content last updated: August 8, 2023. For questions, contact:

  • Marty Link
    Emergency Medical Services & Trauma Administrator
    4101 West 38th Street, Suite 102
    Sioux Falls, SD 57106

    email: Marty.Link@state.sd.us
    local: 605-367-5372

South Dakota Department of Health

600 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-2536

(605) 773-3361
DOH.info@state.sd.us

Department Secretary: Melissa Magstadt

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