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Welcome to the Greater Northwest EMS
website!
| Our Mission
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“The mission of Greater
Northwest EMS is to develop, support and improve
emergency medical services in Northwestern Minnesota.” |
| Background Information
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Greater Northwest Emergency Medical Services is one of eight regional EMS
planning agencies statewide. It is designated as the lead regional EMS
program for the 12 county area of Northwestern Minnesota by the Emergency
Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB). Established in 1999 as a
non-profit organization, its appointed program responsibilities are facilitated
under federal EMS guidelines. Greater Northwest EMS serves over 100
departments including First Responder organizations, ambulance services,
hospitals, EMS support agencies and individuals region-wide. Greater
Northwest EMS is funded through Federal appropriations and private grants.
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| Geographic Area
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Greater Northwest EMS is responsible for the 12 county region of Northwestern
Minnesota which consists of approximately 14,703 square miles and encompasses
the counties of Beltrami, Polk, Lake of the Woods, Red Lake, Pennington,
Marshall, Kittson, Mahnomen, Clearwater, Hubbard, Roseau and Norman.
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