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The Emergency Medical Service (EMS)

The Emergency Medical Service is dedicated to one mission above all else—saving lives.

As a member of the EMS family, you’ll be at the heart of the action in a state where something is always happening. No two days are alike, and you’ll play a vital role in keeping the community safe and healthy.

Our EMS team is made up of highly trained, professional individuals who are prepared to handle almost any situation that comes their way.

Ranks

Director – State-appointed administrative leader.
Chief – Oversees and leads the entire EMS organization.
Deputy Chief – Assists in leading and managing EMS operations.
Captain – Leads a district or large team and is capable of training across all categories.
Lieutenant – Expert in specific topics and responsible for targeted training.
Paramedic – Skilled in working with civilians, handling high-stress situations, and managing small teams.
Advanced EMT – More experienced and knowledgeable than an EMT, with enhanced field skills.
EMT – Fully trained and certified medic ready for active duty.
EMR – Entry-level responder, beginning their training journey.

Ranks

Department Ranks
Rank	Responsibility	Notes
Director	State Management	State-appointed administrative leader.
Chief	Department Management	Oversees and leads the entire EMS organization.
Deputy Chief	County Command	Assists in leading and managing EMS operations.
Captain	County Command	Leads a district or large team and is capable of training across all categories.
Lieutenant	Department Lead	Expert in specific topics and responsible for targeted training.
Paramedic	Patrol Lead	Skilled in working with civilians, handling high-stress situations, and managing small teams.
Advanced EMT	Incident Command	More experienced and knowledgeable than an EMT, with enhanced field skills.
EMT	Experienced Sworn Deputy	Entry-level responder, beginning their training journey.
EMR	Experienced Sworn Deputy	Normal patrol duty

Districts

To ensure maximum coverage, EMS operates across multiple districts, each color-coded for easy identification:

Red: Lakeside
Blue: Los Diablos
Green: Nueva San Cristobal
Orange: State Prison

We also operate an Air Ambulance Program (AAP)—a rapid-response unit capable of reaching locations that ground ambulances cannot access quickly. Pilots in this division undergo rigorous training and must pass multiple certifications before taking flight.

Basic Training

All recruits must pass three essential tests before joining the team:

Communication – Mastering radio protocols and effective communication with others.
Vehicle Operations – Safe ambulance driving, proper parking, and creating secure highway zones.
Medical Skills – A foundational medic assessment testing your existing knowledge and readiness.
- Note: Applicants must already have a baseline understanding before testing. If unsuccessful, you may reapply in the future.

Pro Tip from EMS: Always wear your seat belt—it saves lives.

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-Soon[[File:Fire Dep. near Los Diablos.png|thumb|Fire Dep. near Los Diablos]]
+----'''The Emergency Medical Service (EMS)'''
+The Emergency Medical Service is dedicated to one mission above all else—saving lives.
+As a member of the EMS family, you’ll be at the heart of the action in a state where something is always happening. No two days are alike, and you’ll play a vital role in keeping the community safe and healthy.
+Our EMS team is made up of highly trained, professional individuals who are prepared to handle almost any situation that comes their way.
+[[File:EMS1.jpg|thumb|1083x1083px]]
+----
+=== Ranks ===
+* '''Director''' – State-appointed administrative leader.
+* '''Chief''' – Oversees and leads the entire EMS organization.
+* '''Deputy Chief''' – Assists in leading and managing EMS operations.
+* '''Captain''' – Leads a district or large team and is capable of training across all categories.
+* '''Lieutenant''' – Expert in specific topics and responsible for targeted training.
+* '''Paramedic''' – Skilled in working with civilians, handling high-stress situations, and managing small teams.
+* '''Advanced EMT''' – More experienced and knowledgeable than an EMT, with enhanced field skills.
+* '''EMT''' – Fully trained and certified medic ready for active duty.
+* '''EMR''' – Entry-level responder, beginning their training journey.
+==== Ranks ====
+{| class="wikitable"
+|+Department Ranks
+!Rank
+!Insignia
+!Responsibility
+!Notes
+|-
+|'''Director'''
+|[[File:Commissioner_Insignia.png|left|thumb|71x71px]]
+|State Management
+|State-appointed administrative leader.
+|-
+|'''Chief'''
+|[[File:Sheriff_Insignia.png|left|thumb|28x28px]]
+|Department Management
+|Oversees and leads the entire EMS organization.
+|-
+|'''Deputy Chief'''
+|[[File:Undersheriff_Insignia.png|left|thumb|35x35px]]
+|County Command
+|Assists in leading and managing EMS operations.
+|-
+|Captain
+|[[File:Captain_Insignia.png|left|thumb|25x25px]]
+|County Command
+|Leads a district or large team and is capable of training across all categories.
+|-
+|Lieutenant
+|[[File:Lieutenant_Insignia.png|left|thumb|25x25px]]
+|Department Lead
+|Expert in specific topics and responsible for targeted training.
+|-
+|'''Paramedic'''
+|[[File:Master_Sergeant_Insignia.png|left|thumb|25x25px]]
+|Patrol Lead
+|Skilled in working with civilians, handling high-stress situations, and managing small teams.
+|-
+|'''Advanced EMT'''
+|[[File:Sergeant_Insignia.png|left|thumb|25x25px]]
+|Incident Command
+|More experienced and knowledgeable than an EMT, with enhanced field skills.
+|-
+|EMT
+|[[File:Corporal_Insignia.png|left|thumb|25x25px]]
+|Experienced Sworn Deputy
+|Entry-level responder, beginning their training journey.
+|-
+|EMR
+|[[File:Senior_Deputy_Insignia.png|left|thumb|25x25px]]
+|Experienced Sworn Deputy
+|Normal patrol duty
+|}
+----
+[[File:EMS2.jpg|thumb|482x482px]]
+=== Districts ===
+To ensure maximum coverage, EMS operates across multiple districts, each color-coded for easy identification:
+* '''Red:''' [[Lakeside]]
+* '''Blue:''' [[Los Diablos]]
+* '''Green:''' [[Nueva San Cristobal]]
+* '''Orange:''' [[Prison|State Prison]]
+We also operate an '''Air Ambulance Program''' (AAP)—a rapid-response unit capable of reaching locations that ground ambulances cannot access quickly. Pilots in this division undergo rigorous training and must pass multiple certifications before taking flight.
+----
+=== Basic Training ===
+All recruits must pass three essential tests before joining the team:
+# '''Communication''' – Mastering radio protocols and effective communication with others.
+# '''Vehicle Operations''' – Safe ambulance driving, proper parking, and creating secure highway zones.
+# '''Medical Skills''' – A foundational medic assessment testing your existing knowledge and readiness.
+#* ''Note:'' Applicants must already have a baseline understanding before testing. If unsuccessful, you may reapply in the future.
+----
+[[File:EMS3.jpg|thumb|599x599px]]
+'''Pro Tip from EMS:''' Always wear your seat belt—it saves lives.