Zealously Representing Ohio's
Third Service EMS Officers and Agencies
About Us
We are the Ohio EMS Chiefs Association
The Ohio EMS Chiefs Association represents the leadership and crews of public, EMS-only departments in the state legislature, on national EMS boards, and much more.
When medical emergencies happen, your local Emergency Medical Service is normally the first to respond. In Ohio, this assistance could be sent from a number of sources: A fire department that offers both fire and EMS response, a private ambulance company authorized to take 9-1-1 EMS calls, or a government agency specifically designed and equipped to handle Emergency Medical Service requests as their sole focus.
Government managed, taxpayer-funded “third service” (as in, not affiliated with fire or law enforcement) departments are located throughout Ohio. Many of these agencies cover an entire county, some offer municipal response, and in other cases, the EMS agency serves a township, or multiple townships, or they operate inside a specially-created EMS District.
OEMSCA
Vision
A united network of empowered EMS leaders transforming Ohio's Public Third Service delivery system through leadership, innovation, and shared commitment to exceptional care for every community.
OEMSCA
Mission
We are dedicated to developing strong, visionary leaders who work together to ensure the highest quality in Ohio's Public Third Service EMS.
Through encouragement, education, and collaboration we help EMS leaders build integrity, accountability, and excellence across the system.
OEMSCA
Core Values
Integrity- we lead with honesty, transparency, and respect.
Accountability- we take responsibility for our actions and decisions.
Equity- we believe every community deserves equal access to quality EMS care.
Perseverance- we stay committed to our mission through challenges and change.
Diligence- we worked with focus and determination to strengthen our system.
Discipline- we uphold professionalism and purpose in everything we do.
Collaboration- we achieve more when we learn and lead together.
Education- we foster continual growth, leadership, and excellence in EMS.
OEMSCA
Goals
The Ohio EMS Chiefs Association represents the leadership and crews of public, EMS-only departments in the state legislature, on national EMS boards, and much more.
Our goal is to provide a sustained and collective voice to our elected officials, professional associations, and the general public about the needs and continued viability of third service EMS. We also strive to provide career and volunteer EMS chiefs, chief officers, and managers with innovation and leadership through vision, information, education, services, and representation to enhance their professionalism and capabilities.
2026 Executive Board
The OEMSCA Executive Board meets online on the first Wednesday of the month at 10:00am.
If meeting in person, the time and location will be shared before the meeting.
Jessica Weikert
Chris Johnson
Regional Representatives
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