Emergency Medical Services
February 20, 2026 - SJCEMSA Cardiac and Stroke Symposium – Training Opportunity
San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCESMA) in coordination with Stryker Corporation, Manteca District Ambulance Services, St. Joseph’s Medical Center and Dameron Hospital is presenting a SJCEMSA Cardiac and Stroke Symposium on April 22, 2026. Click here for additional information. This course is being offered at no cost, prior registration required. Upon successful completion, participants may receive 6.5 hours of EMS Continuing Education. CA EMS CE provided by San Joaquin County EMS Agency CEP# 39-0001. For questions, please email emstraining@sjgov.org. Click here to register for this event (login account required).
February 10, 2026 - Board of Supervisors Approves New Emergency Ambulance Services Agreement
Reinforcing Commitment to Public Safety and Reliable Service
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors today approved an agreement with the CENCAL Fire and EMS Authority to provide exclusive emergency ambulance services in Ambulance Zones X and Y and dispatch services for all emergency ambulance providers, reinforcing the County's commitment to public safety, accountability, and high-quality emergency medical care.
February 10, 2026 - Training Opportunity
The California Emergency Medical Services Administrators Association of California is hosting the 2026 Annual EMSAAC Conference May 27 & 28, 2026. Click here for brochure. Additional training opportunities are available on the Training Opportunities page.
February 10, 2026 - EMS Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
The February 12, 2026, EMS Advisory Committee Meeting agenda is available on the committees page of the webpage.
February 9, 2026 - Employment Opportunities
San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) is recruiting for an EMS Analyst I position until February 17, 2026. Visit San Joaquin County's Employment Opportunities web page for more information.
February 4, 2026 - SJCEMSA Policies Update
The following San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) policies are effective March 1, 2026:
To view the memo, click here. To review these, and all SJCEMSA policies, visit the Policies page.
February 4, 2026 - SJCEMSA Policy No. 3204B, Unprotected Area Rate Sheet Revised
San Joaquin County Emergency Medical Services Agency’s (SJCEMSA) Policy No. 3204B, Unprotected Area Rate Sheet has been revised to correct a clerical error. To review this, and all SJCEMSA policies, visit the Policies page.
February 4, 2026 - Seeking SJCEMSA EMS Award of Excellence 2025 Nominations
SJCEMSA is seeking nominations for the SJCEMSA EMS Award of Excellence 2026. Recipients of this award are recognized for their efforts and dedication to improving the EMS system in San Joaquin County, being a mentor and supporter of other EMS system participants, providing valuable education and feedback to the EMS system, and a commitment to helping others in our community. Click here for memorandum. Please submit nominations no later than April 1, 2026, by email to pharper@sjgov.org with a brief narrative of the nominee describing why they should receive the EMS Award of Excellence.
February 2, 2026 - Paramedic Preceptor Applications and Paramedic Accreditation Officer Applications are Open
Paramedic Preceptor applications and Paramedic Accreditation Officer applications are now open and will be accepted through February 17, 2026. Applications are available on the SJCEMSA Online Application Portal. The application shall be submitted with a letter of recommendation from your ALS employer verifying that you are in good standing with that employer and the employer intends to use you as a Paramedic Preceptor or Paramedic Accreditation Officer.
February 2, 2026 - Training Opportunity
The California EMS Authority is hosting an Ambulance Strike Team Leader Initial Course (ASTL 2.0) on February 26, 2026, and an Advanced Ambulance Strike Team Leader Training on February 25, 2026 (Supervisor Approval Required). The individual course flyers are available on the Training Opportunities page. Questions related to this class or the ASTL training program should be sent to ASTtraining@emsa.ca.gov.
January 23, 2026 - RCFD Compliance Report for November and December 2025
San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) has completed its evaluations of Ripon Consolidated Fire District (RCFD) for November and December 2025 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The RCFD agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides SJCEMSA with complete access to data and information on RCFD's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view RCFD's November and December 2025 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.
January 23, 2026 - MDA Compliance Report for November and December 2025
San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) has completed its evaluations of Manteca District Ambulance (MDA) for November and December 2025 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The MDA agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides SJCEMSA with complete access to data and information on MDA's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view MDA's November and December 2025 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.
January 23, 2026 - ECA Compliance Report for November and December 2025
San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) has completed its evaluations of Escalon Community Ambulance (ECA) for November and December 2025 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The ECA agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides SJCEMSA with complete access to data and information on ECA's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view ECA's November and December 2025 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.
January 23, 2026 - AMR Compliance Report for November and December 2025
San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) has completed its evaluations of American Medical Response (AMR) for November and December 2025 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The AMR agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides SJCEMSA with complete access to data and information on AMR's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view AMR's November and December 2025 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.
January 23, 2026 - SJCEMSA Office Closure
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) office will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.
January 12, 2026 - SJCEMSA Office Closure
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) office will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.