When a medical emergency happens, every moment matters.
Families need to know that help is coming, first responders need a system they can count on, and communities deserve ambulance service that is reliable, transparent, and ready for the future. The Central Coast EMS Partnership brings local public agencies and experienced emergency medical professionals together to strengthen ambulance service across the county, with a focus on better response, stronger accountability, and care that puts people first.
CC-EMS: A Better Ambulance System
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System SustainabilityDesigned to be fiscally sustainable, with additional reinvestment coming from Federal Reimbursements. |
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Emergency Medical DispatchThe system will be designed to maximize efficiency of fire and ambulance resources, sending the most appropriate resources to a call for service (tiered response). |
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Behavioral HealthDeploy Mobile Crisis Units with EMS and Mental Health professionals to reduce unnecessary ambulance transports to already busy Emergency Rooms. |
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Mobile Integrated Health/ TelemedicineLeverage available technology in the field to reduce unnecessary transports to the hospital. |
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Pay County CostsIt is time for the ambulance provider to pay their fair share of costs for dispatch and contract oversight. |
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Transparency/ Sustainability/ AccountabilityThe ratepayer and taxpayer will have access to public records, financial reporting, and real-time system status. |
Who we are
Six cities in San Luis Obispo County, together with several Community Services Districts, have formed a coalition to develop a proposed model for emergency medical transportation services across the Central Coast. The proposal would bring local public governance, shared accountability, and coordinated planning to ambulance services, giving participating communities a direct role in shaping the system’s priorities and performance. Guided by our commitment to residents and visitors, we are exploring how this approach could strengthen service reliability, transparency, and responsiveness to community needs today and into the future.
What is a Public-Private Partnership?
A Public-Private Partnership brings together local government and a qualified private ambulance provider to deliver high-quality emergency medical services. By combining public accountability with private sector innovation, we are creating a modern EMS system focused on reliability, performance, and exceptional patient care.
The Alliance is a collaboration of local public agencies focused on improving EMS service in the County. The Alliance is not affiliated with or sponsored by the County of San Luis Obispo. The information and materials provided on this website are independently developed and are not intended to represent the views or official possession of the County.