{"id":1402,"date":"2020-11-07T09:25:10","date_gmt":"2020-11-07T17:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhs.lacounty.gov\/emergency-medical-services-agency\/?page_id=1402"},"modified":"2025-08-21T14:14:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T21:14:18","slug":"historical-timeline","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dhs.lacounty.gov\/emergency-medical-services-agency\/home\/who-we-are\/historical-timeline\/","title":{"rendered":"Historical Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">1966<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11937\" src=\"https:\/\/dhs.lacounty.gov\/emergency-medical-services-agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/08\/1966-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"130\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>National Academy of Sciences \u2013 National Research Council publishes a report titled\u00a0<em>Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society\u00a0<\/em>, which recommends the use of pilot programs to determine the efficacy of providing physician-staffed ambulances for care.<\/li>\n<li>Highway Safety Act of 1966 establishes national standards for inspections of used emergency services vehicles.<\/li>\n<li>National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 specifies ambulance design and construction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">1967<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dr. Frank Pantridge from Belfast, Ireland publishes the first study defining a Mobile Coronary Care Unit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">1969<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11936\" src=\"https:\/\/dhs.lacounty.gov\/emergency-medical-services-agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/08\/1969-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"130\" \/>Dr. Walter Graf begins a Mobile Coronary Care Unit program at Daniel Freeman Hospital in Inglewood-Centinela. The \u201cHeart Car,\u201d donated by McCormick Ambulance and equipped with a cardiac monitor, defibrillator and radio communication equipment begins service.<\/li>\n<li>Board of Supervisors meet with community leaders and decide to train fire department personnel as paramedics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: right\"><strong>September 12<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11935\" src=\"https:\/\/dhs.lacounty.gov\/emergency-medical-services-agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/08\/9121969-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"130\" \/>The first paramedic class begins training at Harbor General Hospital under Dr. J. Michael Criley and Critical Care Unit nurse Carol Bebout)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: right\"><strong>December 8<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11934 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dhs.lacounty.gov\/emergency-medical-services-agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/08\/1281969-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"130\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The first LA County Fire rescue unit, Squad 59, officially goes into service. It is based on the grounds of Harbor General Hospital and is manned by two newly trained paramedics on each shift.<\/li>\n<li>Work begins on a state bill to allow paramedics to provide advanced medical life support without the direct supervision of a nurse or physician. It is introduced to both houses of the State by Senator James Wedworth and Assemblyman Larry Townsend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">1970<\/h4>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: right\">July 14<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11933 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dhs.lacounty.gov\/emergency-medical-services-agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/08\/july25201425201970-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"130\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Wedworth-Townsend Paramedic Act is signed into law by Governor Ronald Reagan. California becomes the first state to adopt legislation permitting paramedics to provide advanced medical life support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: right\">September<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11932 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dhs.lacounty.gov\/emergency-medical-services-agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/08\/1970-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"130\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The first paramedics graduate from the Paramedic Training Institute.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">1971<\/h4>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: right\">May 11<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11931 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dhs.lacounty.gov\/emergency-medical-services-agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/08\/may25201125201971-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"130\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>TV producer Robert Cinader becomes interested in developing new series regarding rescue for NBC and visits Los Angeles County Fire Station 7 and Station 36<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">1972<\/h4>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: right\">January<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11930 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dhs.lacounty.gov\/emergency-medical-services-agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/08\/jan25201972-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"130\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The TV series \u201cEmergency!\u201d is first televised. The series raises public awareness of the paramedic program throughout the country<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">1973<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Emergency Medical Services Systems Act of 1973 is signed into law, establishing federal grant funding for EMS systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">1974<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dr. Ronald Stewart, an emergency medicine physician, is placed in charge of the Paramedic Training Institute. He modifies the paramedic curriculum and writes the first paramedic training manual.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">Late 1970s<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Continuing education programs are put into place. Paramedics are now required to recertify through written and skills examinations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">Late 1979<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The EMS Commission is established by County Ordinance<\/li>\n<li>The Board of Supervisors adopts the Advanced Life Support (ALS) Unit Staffing Policy, which requires two licensed paramedics to staff any ALS Unit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">1980<\/h4>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: right\">November<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11929 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dhs.lacounty.gov\/emergency-medical-services-agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/08\/lacoseal-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dhs.lacounty.gov\/emergency-medical-services-agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/08\/lacoseal-4.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/dhs.lacounty.gov\/emergency-medical-services-agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/08\/lacoseal-4-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Emergency Medical Service and Emergency Medical Care Personnel Act is signed into law, mandating state responsibility for emergency medical services by designation of a local EMS Agency.<\/li>\n<li>The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor authorizes the Health Services to fill the role of EMS Agency and becomes responsible for the overall coordination of emergency services in LA County.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">1983<\/h4>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: right\">December 15<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11928 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dhs.lacounty.gov\/emergency-medical-services-agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/08\/trauma-150x150-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The first eight Level 1 trauma hospitals are designated and activated by the Board of Supervisors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: right\">Late 1983<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The US Supreme Court rules that local governments granting monopolies would not be exempt from antitrust laws unless policies were clearly articulated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">1984<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The EMS Act is amended to allow local EMS Agencies to create exclusive operating areas for private EMS providers such as ambulance companies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>1984-1985<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11927 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dhs.lacounty.gov\/emergency-medical-services-agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/08\/new_edap_logo2018-150x150-1.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hospitals with the capability of handling specialized needs of children are designated as Emergency Departments Approved for Pediatric Critical Care Centers<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">Late 1980s<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Testing and certification of paramedics is transferred from the local counties to the state.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">July 1994<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>By statute, paramedic certification is changed to licensure and testing is eliminated from the relicensure process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">1995<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Paramedic Training Institute becomes affiliated with EL Camino Community College District.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>1997<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: right\"><strong>March <\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The EMS Agency designated the first 5 Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Centers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: right\"><strong>September<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standing Field Treatment Protocols (SFTPs) were approved by the EMS Agency for implementation for Los Angeles Fire Department. SFTPs allowed paramedics to provide emergency life-saving treatment without contacting a paramedic base hospital.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>2002<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: right\"><strong>February<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The EMS Agency received the first year of federal grant funding to prepare hospitals to respond to disasters under the Hospital Preparedness Program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>2003<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: right\"><strong>August<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Subsequent to the implementation of pediatric specific Title 22 trauma center requirements, the EMS Agency designated the first 5 Pediatric Medical Critical Care Centers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>2004<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: right\"><strong>June<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The EMS Agency, under the Hospital Preparedness Program designates 11 hospitals as Disaster Resource Centers to coordinate disaster planning and preparedness activities in their geographical areas. 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