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Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Injury Prevention
Trauma System
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Established in 1978, this program is dedicated to building and sustaining a comprehensive statewide emergency medical services (EMS) system for Hawaii. Its mission is to make a difference, decrease mortality, injury severity, and long-term disability by implementing a fully integrated and cohesive continuum of emergency and pre-hospital care. The system strategically coordinates personnel, facilities, and essential resources within the pre-hospital environment, to ensure rapid, effective, and unified responses to medical emergencies, natural disasters, and other critical incidents impacting the people of Hawaii.
State of Hawaii Emergency Medical System Insights
Statewide EMS Calls Year-to-date
EMS System
146,418
as of Sept 30, 2025
Confirmation of Invasive Airway
National EMS Quality Alliance
79%
Statewide EMS YTD KPI of documented EtCO2.
National Median 66.7%
as of Sept 30, 2025
National Median 66.7%
as of Sept 30, 2025
Trauma Registry Encounters
State Trauma System
6,526
as of Sept 30, 2025
EMS Scene Time for Trauma
EMS & Injury Prevention
16.2 min
KPI Threshold: < 20 min
as of Sept 30, 2025
as of Sept 30, 2025
EMS Opioid Related Encounters
EMS & Injury Prevention
1436
as of Sept 30, 2025
EMS Related Links
EMS Related Links
Other Information
Other Information
EMS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is EMSIPSB?
EMSIPSB is the Emergency Medical Services & Injury Prevention Systems Branch — Hawaii’s statewide branch overseeing emergency medical services, injury prevention, trauma systems, and related public health programs.
Who should attend the Hawaiian Islands Trauma Symposium?
The symposium is intended for EMS providers, hospital clinicians, trauma center staff, public health partners, and other healthcare professionals involved in acute care and trauma systems. Check the announcements/registration link for details.
Where can I download the 2025 EMS Standing Orders?
The 2025 Standing Orders and correction memos are available for download:
Download Standing Orders (PDF)
Download Standing Orders (PDF)
How do I report an air‑medical event?
Where can I find the Hawaii Trauma Transfer Guide?
The official Hawaii Trauma Subspecialty Transfer Guide is published and can be downloaded:
Download the Trauma Transfer Guide (PDF)
Download the Trauma Transfer Guide (PDF)
How can I submit or update trauma system resources?
Submit new or updated trauma system resources using the submission form:
Open Trauma System Resources Submission Form
Open Trauma System Resources Submission Form
Where can I find guidance about measles preparedness for EMS?
How do I contact EMSIPSB?
Email: [email protected]
For program-specific inquiries, use the contact links in the “EMS Related Links” section above.
For program-specific inquiries, use the contact links in the “EMS Related Links” section above.