When a medical emergency happens, every moment matters.

Families need to know that help is coming, first responders need a system they can count on, and communities deserve ambulance service that is reliable, transparent, and ready for the future. The San Luis Obispo County EMS Partnership brings local public agencies and experienced emergency medical professionals together to strengthen ambulance service across the county, with a focus on better response, stronger accountability, and care that puts people first.

SLOCO-EMS: A Better Ambulance System

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1. System Sustainability
1. System Sustainability

Designed to be fiscally sustainable, with additional reinvestment coming from Federal Reimbursements.

2. Emergency Medical Dispatch
2. Emergency Medical Dispatch

The system will be designed to maximize efficiency of fire and ambulance resources, sending the most appropriate resources to a call for service (tiered response).

3. Behavioral Health
3. Behavioral Health

Deploy Mobile Crisis Units with EMS and Mental Health professionals to reduce unnecessary ambulance transports to already busy Emergency Rooms.

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4. Mobile Integrated Health/ Telemedicine
4. Mobile Integrated Health/ Telemedicine

Leverage available technology in the field to reduce unnecessary transports to the hospital.

5. Pay County Costs
5. Pay County Costs

It is time for the ambulance provider to pay their fair share of costs for dispatch and contract oversight.

6. Transparency/ Sustainability/ Accountability
6. Transparency/ Sustainability/ Accountability

The ratepayer and taxpayer will have access to public records, financial reporting, and real-time system status.

Why? Let's dig deeper...

Who we are

The seven cities of San Luis Obispo County, together with several Community Services Districts, have formed a coalition driven to strengthen emergency medical transportation services across the Central Coast. Guided by a shared commitment to our residents and visitors, we are working to deliver a reliable, high-quality ambulance system that serves our communities today and into the future.

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What is a Public-Private Partnership?

A Public-Private Partnership brings together local government and a qualified private ambulance provider to deliver high-quality emergency medical services. By combining public accountability with private sector innovation, we are creating a modern EMS system focused on reliability, performance, and exceptional patient care.

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