KING COUNTY, WA - Today, Public Health - Seattle & King County made public the Division of Emergency Medical Services' 2001 Annual Report, which describes recent accomplishments, current programs and future directions for Emergency Medical Services in our region.

For the complete report on Emergency Medical Services (EMS), please visit: http://www.metrokc.gov/health/ems/2001report

"This annual report confirms that our Emergency Medical Services and Medic One are a top-notch system that is creatively meeting the needs of citizens throughout our region," said King County Executive Ron Sims.

The report includes:

• EMS 2002 Task Force recommendations
• a review of regional EMS system statistics for 2000
• information on current EMS programs
• a report on the financial, operational, and planning of EMS

The Emergency Medical Services/Medic One system consists of a coordinated partnership involving King County, cities, fire districts, private ambulance companies, hospitals, and others who provide high-quality pre-hospital emergency medical care.

Earlier this year, the EMS 2002 Task Force, comprised of elected officials and representatives from cities, fire districts and the King County Council, recommended that a regional property tax levy was the best option for maintaining an excellent response and care system for all county residents.

For more information regarding the Emergency Medical Services/Medic One system, please visit: http://www.metrokc.gov/health/ems