Arizona Emergency Medical Systems (AEMS)
AEMS is a community-based, volunteer organization committed to enhancing emergency medical services (EMS) and trauma care for the Central Arizona region, encompassing Maricopa, Pinal, and Gila counties.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, AEMS has been fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, EMTs, paramedics, and hospital administrators since 1975. Our primary goal is to ensure the coordinated delivery of emergency medical care that effectively addresses the needs of the public.
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2025 Central Arizona Regional EMS Guidelines (CAREMSG)
The 2025 changes to the Central Arizona Regional EMS Guidelines (CAREMSG) were approved 11/2024 and go into effect 1/15/2024. The CAREMSG with the 2025 changes are now published on AEMS website.
Click the buttons below for the Guidelines and Overview of the 2025 changes:
Additionally, the below training video has been developed as a resource to review and implement these changes.
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Franco Castro-Marin for his unwavering dedication, skilled expertise, and generous allocation of time in spearheading the development of this invaluable video resource. His exceptional contributions have been instrumental in helping professionals become more aware of and better understand the changes made to the CARES Guidelines, greatly enhancing their knowledge and proficiency in this regard.
Furthermore, we want to express our deep appreciation to the Central Arizona Region EMS Medical Directors Consortium for their dedicated efforts in both the development and maintenance of the Central Regional Arizona EMS Guidelines. The tireless efforts of all the dedicated individuals involved in shaping the CARES Guidelines have left an indelible mark on our mission, significantly enhancing its effectiveness and reach.
2025 EMCT of the Year Awards Nomination Process
Now accepting nominations for the Bureau of EMS & Trauma System's (BEMSTS) Annual Emergency Medical Care Technician (EMCT) of the Year and Trauma Awards for the Central Arizona Region.
Deadline is March 7, 2025
Traffic Incident Management (TIM) training
The Bureau of EMS & Trauma System, in collaboration with the AZ TIM Coalition, and the four EMS Regional Councils is offering Free 4-hour Virtual Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Courses throughout the year. TIM trains first responders to reduce the risks of being struck and killed at highway incident scenes.
Participants receive 4 CE hours.
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Simbulance Training Program
EMS Base Hospital Operations
Simbulance Training Program
Phoenix Children’s Simbulance program was created to help educate, improve patient outcomes, and raise the standard of care, benefiting all neonates, infants, and children facing emergency situations. The Program will provide training to first responders, firefighters, and EMTs responsible for medical oversight, stabilization and prehospital patient care to neonates, infants, and children.
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