A Better System for Our Community
When someone calls 911, they are not thinking about contracts, governance models, or reimbursement systems.
They are thinking about getting help as quickly as possible. The San Luis Obispo County EMS Partnership is designed around that simple expectation: a modern ambulance system that is reliable, accountable, and ready to meet the needs of residents, visitors, families, and first responders across the county. By improving how resources are deployed, expanding care options in the field, and strengthening public oversight, this partnership is focused on what matters most: getting the right help to the right place at the right time.
At its core, SLOCO-EMS is about ensuring our families, neighbors, visitors, and first responders receive the highest quality emergency medical care possible.
Who Manages It
A clear chain of public oversight.
At a glance
Public oversight, private operations.
Local government holds the contract; AMR delivers the service.
| 1 Tier |
TIER 1 · CONTRACTING AUTHORITY County issues RFP, awards contract, and manages it. |
| 2 Tier |
TIER 2 · LEAD AGENCY Paso Robles will be the “lead agency” in managing the PPP. |
| 3 Tier |
TIER 3 · SUBCONTRACT PARTNER Local government holds the contract; AMR delivers the service. Paso’s subcontractor partner: American Medical Response (AMR). |