Emergency Medical Services & Trauma Program

The EMS and Trauma Program is dedicated to improving access to quality emergency medical services throughout South Dakota. Browse resources and feel free to contact EMS and trauma representatives with any questions.

The EMS and Trauma Program is responsible for:
  • Providing technical assistance to ambulance services and providers
  • Partnering with industry stakeholders
  • Collecting and reporting EMS data
  • Licensing ambulance services

2024 EMS Regional Services Designation Grant Funding

Emergency Medical Services | Communities

This initiative, stemming from the Regional Services Designation analysis of 2023, offers $7.5 million for EMS providers to enhance their services. Applications are open from August 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024.

OPEN August 1, 2024 | Application Due Date: October 21, 2024