The mission of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (BEMS) at the Mississippi State Department of Health is to develop and maintain a statewide program that functions to organize, regulate, and improve Emergency Medical Services, statewide. BEMS promotes the highest standards of out-of-hospital care for Mississippians.
FBI fingerprinting/background check requirement: A background check is now required for all initial EMT, AEMT and Paramedic licenses/certifications. Full details →
EMS Calendar
- EMS Events and Education calendar Upcoming conferences, special events and training opportunities
- Public meetingsSelect Department of Health to see public meetings scheduled for MSDH
Commendations, Suggestions, Concerns and Complaints
Share a good encounter, suggestion or concern about a licensed EMT, Paramedic or Ambulance Service with our online form. If you have a concern or complaint, please include as much detail as possible to help us address the problem.
