Division of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services

The Office of Emergency Medical Services coordinates resources for the Emergency Medical Services system statewide. Medical protocol issues can be directed to the State Medical Director at the listed number. National Registry and reciprocation questions can be directed to the Training Coordinator at the listed number. Questions concerning equipment and data collection should be directed to the Director at the number listed. Initial paramedic training is provided by Delaware Technical and Community College at (302)741-2809, the person in charge is Al Sherman.  This office also provides medical control, supervision and quality control for the Early Defibrillation Program which places Automatic External Defibrillators (AED's) in locations throughout the state,the person who handles this is Kevin Gillespie. THIS OFFICE DOES NOT PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. CALLS NEEDING IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SHOULD CONTACT 911.