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.
Featured Posts
2026 Arizona Burn Symposium - Friday, October 9, 2026
2026 Arizona Burn Symposium: Igniting Innovation – Illuminating Advances in Burn Science and Technology on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix.
This year’s symposium is especially meaningful as we bring together healthcare professionals, researchers, first responders, and other members of the burn community to explore emerging science and technology that are shaping the future of burn treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery.
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Workshop - Tuesday, October 6, 2026 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Announcing an upcoming training featuring Blake Rikard from the National Registry and Donnie Woodyard from the EMS Compact, who will be in AZ to provide updates.
Please RSVP, submit questions, or let me know if you'd like to receive the recording and slides afterward by completing this form.
RSVP & Submit Questions Here: https://forms.gle/Qho9g3fDxv2diUGz9
Heat Relief Sites - Maricopa County
Heat relief sites, like cooling and respite centers, are set up throughout Maricopa County. The sites are open throughout the summer from May 1 to September 30 for people who do not have access to cool environments.
Click on links below for more info on heat relief sites:
Important CAREMSG Transition Information
Important Central Arizona Regional EMS Guidelines (CAREMSG) Transition Information for Non-Automatic Aid / CAREMDC Agencies
Effective July 1, 2026
Background and Context: Why the Change is Occurring
Earlier this year, the Automatic Aid agencies elected to establish an independent physician consortium and assume responsibility for their own guideline development, review, and update process through the EMS Regional Operations Consistency Committee (ROCC). As a result...
17th Annual STACS - November 19–20, 2026
Join Us for the 17th Annual Southwest Trauma & Acute Care Symposium (STACS) – November 19–20, 2026
Join us in beautiful Arizona this fall for the 17th Annual Southwest Trauma & Acute Care Symposium — STACS 2026, taking place November 19–20, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. STACS 2026 is designed for trauma and acute care professionals seeking high-quality education, practical clinical updates, and meaningful collaboration with colleagues across the trauma care continuum.
MAKING ARIZONA READY FOR KIDS (M.A.R.K) PROGRAM
The M.A.R.K. Program is a pilot program that aims to establishan EMS pediatric patient care performance improvement initiative by the EMS for Children (EMSC) Program within the Bureau of EMS and Trauma System. The M.A.R.K Program is administered by the EMSC within the Bureau’s Services Section. EMS agency participation is voluntary.
Recommendations for EMS for the 2026 Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is monitoring an outbreak of Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda caused by the Bundibugyo virus (Orthoebolavirus bundibugyoense). To date, no cases of Ebola disease have been confirmed in the United States because of this outbreak. The overall risk to the American public and travelers is low. However, EMS should be aware of the potential for imported cases...
Download Ebola Outbreak Messaging for EMS June 3 2026Central Arizona Regional EMS Guidelines (CAREMSG)
Click the buttons below for the Guidelines and Overview of the 2026 changes:
Changes approved Nov 2025 - Effective Jan 12th 2026.
Crucial Voices of AZ Project
The Arizona Perinatal Trust (APT) is excited to share the findings from their Crucial Voices of Arizona project, which seeks to promote respectful maternity care across Arizona by amplifying the CDC's Hear Her campaign. In 2024-2025, The CDC Foundation awarded the Arizona Perinatal Trust (APT) to support this important work. APT conducted multiple focus groups of women, and their support people, who shared their experiences during prenatal, birth, and postpartum care. The women speaking to their communities in the videos were participants from listening sessions held across the state with women from diverse backgrounds. New social media short videos will be released each week over the next four weeks.
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