UCLA Emergency Medical Services

HISTORY In 1978, UCLA established its own Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as a response to the ever-growing campus and its increased demand for emergency medical care. Initially, UCLA Police Officers responded back to the police station, jumped in the ambulance and responded to medical aid calls. In the early 1980s, student employees started staffing the ambulance. Since that time, UCLA EMS has since grown into one of the most prestigious collegiate basic life support emergency medical service programs in the country. UCLA EMS TODAY EMS-1, the primary campus ambulance, is a 9-1-1 emergency ambulance which responds to more than 1700 medical aid requests annually, both on the UCLA campus and in the surrounding community. UCLA’s Emergency Medical Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. UCLA EMS works closely with the Los Angeles City Fire Department who provide advanced life support back up for calls on campus. STATION OFFICER DUTIES Between medical aid calls, UCLA EMS Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) perform various duties within the UCLA Police Department. EMTs staff the front counter, help visitors with directions, take 40% of campus police reports, assist with community outreach programs and coordinate the campus lost & found program. SPECIAL EVENTS UCLA EMS also staffs special events that come to the UCLA campus. Notable past events have included the 1984 Olympics, Mardi Gras and Special Olympics. Recurring events include UCLA Basketball games in Pauley Pavilion, concerts, commencement ceremonies, and the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards. HOW TO BECOME AN EMT WITH UCLA EMS Forward all inquiries about how to get involved with us here: Randon Zahlout, EMT 39 Public Relations, Hiring, and Community Education Coordinator Email: rzahlout@ucpd.ucla.edu Phone: (310) 206-8885 Address 601 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90095-1364 Business Hours Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Station Hours 24 hours a day, 7 days a week