Resources & links

EMS resources

Find resources for educational and administrative EMS information. Content from third-party sources is maintained by the site owners and may not reflect the views of Aurora Health Care or the Aurora South WI EMS program.

• Wisconsin Department of Health Services, EMS: The mission of the Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services Section is to ensure that the highest quality and standards of pre-hospital emergency medical care is available to all citizens of and visitors to Wisconsin.
• EMT Licensing Information: See license and certification information for EMRs and EMTs in the State of Wisconsin, including the application and renewal process.
• Wisconsin Ambulance Run Data System (WARDS): WARDS is a comprehensive pre-hospital patient care data collection, analysis and reporting system. A login is required.
• Wisconsin EMS Association (WEMSA): The Wisconsin EMS Association provides numerous benefits and opportunities for its more than 7,000 members. Service Members have access to CAPCHE Accredited continuing education opportunities.
• Flight For Life: Flight for Life’s mission is to provide safe, high-quality, customer-oriented and efficient medical transportation, with a commitment to education.
• Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS): Get the latest information about clinical breakthroughs, case studies, legal advice, innovations, research and more from industry leaders and change-makers.
• Psychological First Aid: This Georgetown article explains that Psychological First Aid is an approach one can use to help someone who has experienced trauma feel safe, calm, and hopeful.