Nebraska

About Nebraska's EMS System
The Department of Health and Human Services assists with many aspects of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Some of the services are EMS Licensing, training and technical assistance, EMS Assessments, Emergency Medical Services for Children and more.

EMS Compact Legislation
In Nebraska, the REPLICA legislation was signed into law on March 20, 2017. This made Nebraska the thirteenth state to enact the EMS Compact. Commissioner Wilson is Nebraska's second Commissioner. Commissioner Covet-ByBee was seated to the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice at the inaugural meeting on May 22, 2018. 

National EMS Coordinated Database Status

•   Nebraska is in process of integrating with NEMSCD, an upgrade to the state license managment system is in process although there is no anticipated completion date yet.

Nebraska EMS Rules and Laws
• Chapter 11 EMS Providers and Instructors 
• Chapter 12 Licensure of Emergency Medical Services
• Emergency Medical Services Act 

State EMS Office Links
• Nebraska Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• EMS Protocols 
• EMS Licensing 
• EMS License Search

Contact Information
Tim Wilson 
Program Director
Office of Emergency Health Systems 
Phone Number (402) 471-0124
Cellular Number (402) 480-1072
Fax Number (402) 742-1140
Email Address tim.wilson@nebraska.gov   
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 95026, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-5026

Current Commissioner Appointment