The WEREMSCO has an important role in the oversight of emergency medical service programs in Erie and Wyoming Counties. A few examples of on-going functions for which the WEREMSCO is responsible include:
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the establishment of emergency medical technician courses; making determinations of public need for the establishment of additional emergency medical services and ambulance services; and
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recommending to the department approval of training course sponsors within its region; and
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developing, promulgating and implementing annually an EMS training plan which addresses the needs of the WEREMSCO region; and
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approving regional medical advisory committee (REMAC) nominees; and
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identifying a program agency to support the functions of the WEREMSCO and REMAC