WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
EMS Operations - Department 11520
Department Description/Function
This department handles oversight of all the emergency medical services (EMS) for the County. Currently its primary mission involves management of the jurisdictional Emergency Medical Services Operational Program (EMSOP) as defined in COMAR Title 30. In addition to its responsibilities, the department continues to provide EMS supervision within the County and assumed the responsibility for staffing four of the eight independent EMS companies with EMS clinicians. The Department will continue to increase its involvement in fire/rescue operations as the system continues to grow. This increased involvement is intended to help obtain compliance with federal, state, and local laws, codes and standards establishing a “Citizen First” service delivery model. Goals Fiscal Year 2026 Continue with our FY2025 goal to review, revise and institute a service delivery model that has a sustainable funding model and meets existing standards for the provision of basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) level care. Enhance our Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) response capabilities by revising the current MCI plan and updating equipment and supplies carried on response units throughout the County. Continue to monitor the purchasing program which purchases patient care supplies for the EMS Operational program to ensure fiscal responsibility while providing the most up-to-date supplies and equipment to the EMS companies. Review and develop a deployment model for Advanced Life Support services in Washington County that optimizes and facilitates service delivery while maintaining a manageable provider base. Work with Meritus Medical Center (MMC) to implement a pre-hospital whole blood program within the County. The FY25 goal was originally to work with Frederick County Division of Fire/Rescue Services but the focus was shifted to keep this service in County. A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed with MMC, and we will acquire the equipment, conduct the training and implement the program in FY2026. Working with the Washington County Health Department to finalize the peer support program that will provide qualified peer support services to patients suffering from addiction. In FY2025 the behavioral emergency response was completed. Implement additional cutting-edge treatments to include bi-level, non-invasive ventilation and additional medications.
Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2025
Successfully transition staffing of two additional EMS companies to County employment (Halfway and Hancock). In cooperation with Meritus Medical Center, we purchased and distributed Hand-Tevy equipment bags to all EMS transport units and chase cars (small non-transport vehicles dispatched alongside and ambulance during emergency calls) to be used in conjunction with the Hand-Tevy Patient Care Management System. Provided financial and operational support to the independent EMS companies.
2026 Budget Document
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