About Us

The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness (BEMSP) is the lead agency for Utah’s EMS system and public health and medical preparedness and response. The BEMSP is housed within the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) Division of Family Health and Preparedness. To ensure constituent input, the BEMSP has three statutory committees, three subcommittees, and various task forces.

Mission

To promote an effective and resilient public health, trauma, and emergency health care system to respond to emergencies and disasters through professional development, preparedness, regulation, quality assurance, and partner coordination.

Vision

A knowledgeable, customer-oriented team dedicated to meeting the needs of our public health and medical response partners.

2015-2019 Bureau of EMS and Preparedness Strategic Plan

Bureau of EMS and Preparedness Organization Chart