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METROPOLITAN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Who are we?
MEMS was founded as a public utility committed to its mission, prioritizing exceptional medical care over profit. Its core purpose is to deliver the latest, evidence-based, and outcome-focused medical care to its communities. As Arkansas's largest non-profit EMS provider, MEMS employs around 400 dedicated professionals and operates a fleet of 62 ambulances. Covering 1,800 square miles, MEMS provides life-saving services to more than 400,000 citizens and visitors in central Arkansas. We are Hear for Life™.
Looking for an EMT School?
MEMS' EMS Academy offers a paid-to-learn 8-10 week EMT-B program called Rookie School. With one of the highest NREMT pass rates in the country, MEMS Academy is committed to preparing students for a successful career in emergency medical services. Graduates are offered full-time positions with MEMS after completing the program and passing the NREMT. The program is generally available three times a year, with class schedules and application deadlines announced ahead of each start date.
Paramedic Taylor Ogle, a graduate of the MEMS Academy
Latest Updates
Arkansas crews head to assist with Hurricane Milton recovery efforts
An Arkansas MEMS crew was sent to Florida to assist with emergency response efforts as Hurricane...
MEMS Recognizes Team That Saved Life of Child in Cabot
Media Contact: Aaron Gilkey aaron.gilkey@metroems.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEMS Recognizes Team...
EMS1 - In Arkansas, this app is supporting improved care of pediatric behavioral health patients
"With the help of Pulsara, some young patients can be safely taken directly from the scene to...
MEMS First EMS Service to Provide Data to Arkansas SHARE
Little Rock, Arkansas Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) has become a trailblazer in...
MEMS Second Service in Arkansas to be Pediatric Ready Certified
MEMS is proud to announce that we are the second EMS service in Arkansas recognized as Pediatric...
First responders in Arkansas prepare ahead of total solar eclipse
Thousands of visitors are expected to be in Arkansas for the total solar eclipse, and first...
MEMS Graduates 48th Rookie Class
Media Contact: Aaron Gilkey aaron.gilkey@metroems.org T: 1.501.301.1425 | M: 1.501.400.4617 FOR...
Case Study: Arkansas EMS Dept. Enhances Pediatric Behavioral Health Services
With a new protocol and Pulsara, Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services can now transport...
MEMS enters Purple Status due to Anticipated Winter Weather
At 12:00 PM on January 14, 2024, Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) transitioned into...
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Medical Record Requests
Needing to request medical records? Use this link or the button in the navigation bar to request medical records through ChartRequest.