Los Santos Emergency Medical Services

The Los Santos Emergency Medical Services (LSEMS) is focused on treating injured patients in the city, both in the field and in the office.

In Character History

The Los Santos Emergency Medical Services was founded in 2017 by the first chief, Joey Kavinskie. There have been a total of 16 different chiefs since LSEMS opened, leading up to the current chief Alex Mpache.

The current Chief, Alex Mpache, has been serving as the Chief since 22/MAY/2023. Two additional High Command members were appointed on 10/SEP/2024 - Assistant Chief Emilia Thalmer (Second in Command) and Deputy Chief Sokka Lazoo (Third in Command).

The High Command trio has pioneered the LSEMS out of intiially tough times, and has hosted a long period of growth and stability.

Past Chiefs

Hall of Chiefs

• Joey Kavinskie
• Monica Ortiz
• Phil Mccoy
• Clara Monroe
• Maverick Cunningham
• Mamie Gumpert
• Brian Oconner
• Maria Kalic
• Dean Thompson
• Erick Chavez
• Stan Abbadon
• Andrea Fallon
• Nicole Crawford
• Samantha Tenbe

Locations

• Pillbox MD
  • Supports full patient drop-off, has a Pharmacist, and is a respawn point. It is considered the Headquarters of the faction, hosting the vast majority of the day-to-day facilities, including extra properties that are utilized for divisional work, leadership meetings, or other activities (BLS Classes, CRU sessions, AMU sessions and more).
• Paleto MD
  • Supports full patient drop-off, has a Pharmacist, and is a respawn point. Houses a full garage, hangar and a helipad (can be used for stationing).
• Central MD
  • Does not support patient drop-off, and only has a garage as well as hangar space for Medics. Houses two helipads on the roof, intended for stationing.
• Mount Zonah MC
  • Does not support patient drop-off, and only has a garage for Medics. Houses two helipads on the roof, intended for stationing.
• Sandy Shores Station
  • Does not support patient drop-off, and only has a garage for Medics. Houses a helipad on the roof, intended for stationing.

Rank Structure

High Command

Insignia	Rank	Note
	Chief of EMS	Appointed by the San Andreas State Government Governor Board, and has full control over the LSEMS. Responsible for overseeing all the operations of LSEMS and making large-scale changes to the department.
	Assistant Chief of EMS	Has the full authority of the Chief of LSEMS to act on their behalf when necessary. They are responsible for being a point of contact between the rest of the Command Team and the Chief, as well as liaising with department leadership and the Board of Governors.
	Deputy Chief of EMS	Has the full authority of the Assistant Chief to act upon their behalf when necessary. They are responsible for being a point of contact between the rest of the Command Team and the (Assistant) Chief as well as liaising with department leadership and the Board of Governors.

Command

Insignia	Rank	Note
	Commander	Reports directly to High Command and is responsible for overseeing all supervisors and EMTs. They assist with changes to the department and ensure it runs smoothly in the long run. As the most senior Command rank, they are responsible for setting a high standard for other Command members, as well as mentoring them.
	Captain	Captains are those who have proven themselves as hardworking and trustworthy as Lieutenants. They hold a similar position as a Lieutenant however their general experience is greater when compared to a Lieutenant.
	Lieutenant	Lieutenant is the initial rank held by those moving into the Command team. They bolster the Supervisory ranks, providing support to them whenever required. They are expected to oversee the work of the supervisory ranks during day-to-day duties, as well as work in the office.

Supervisor

Insignia	Rank	Note
	Lead Paramedic	Lead Paramedics are those who have been identified by the Command Team as being highly reliable and professional throughout their career within LSEMS. A Lead Paramedic should radiate with confidence and experience and should be the coach of Junior Paramedics, Paramedics, and Senior Paramedics through their day-to-day duties.
	Senior Paramedic	Senior Paramedics are those who have proven themselves as Paramedics through their day-to-day duties and office work. They have committed themselves regularly to providing certifications to staff in need, and have taken leadership roles such as heads of divisions or who have helped in the expansion of the department.
	Paramedic	Paramedic is the first fully-fledged supervisory rank, they are considered a formal supervisor and are responsible for those EMTs and EMRs who are currently on duty and in the field. Paramedics are also the main driving force behind Field Training Program Certifications and can issue disciplinary action on their own when/if required.
	Junior Paramedic	Junior Paramedic is the initial rank that a new supervisor starts under, they are a supervisor-in-training and are going through the Supervisor Training Program. They are permitted to do most things a Paramedic can, depending on the stage of STP they are currently in. A Junior Paramedic can provide input into the decisions made regarding promotions during supervisory meetings, as well as be able to issue formal disciplinary action if required, under the supervision of a Paramedic+.

Emergency Medical Technician

Insignia	Rank	Note
	Master EMT	Master EMTs have further proven themselves as an employee worthy of performing any and all divisional work, and have now been granted the clearance to apply to the Supervisor Training Program. They are the most senior EMT rank and are expected to be a shining example of what an EMT should be.
	EMT-P (Part Time)	A part-time role for veteran members who don't want to fully retire from the faction and its duties. The role has the access level to divisional positions equal to Master EMT. It is designed for people who still want to be around sometimes, but cannot fully commit to the faction due to other obligations.
	EMT-A (Advanced)	EMT-As have consistently proven themselves throughout their career as someone who is dependable and willing to take things a bit more seriously. They can explore more divisions and more senior positions in previously accessible divisions. EMT-As are also able to investigate the opportunity of moving into much higher-ranked positions within individual divisions such as Assistant Division Head or Divisional Head.
	EMT-I (Intermediate)	EMT-Is are those who have proven their knowledge working solo as an EMT-B and have shown they are willing to take on additional responsibilities. As EMT-I they are permitted to join substantially more divisions and are also permitted to take Civilians with them on approved Civilian ride-alongs to show them how the department operates and the day-to-day life of an LSEMS professional.
	EMT-B (Basic)	EMT-Bs are those who have recently completed their certifications and are now fully-fledged members of the LSEMS. They are trusted to respond to 911 calls on their own as well as being able to join a handful of divisions.

Emergency Medical Responder

Insignia	Rank	Note
	EMR	EMR - Emergency Medical Responder, or in the context of the LSEMS - Trainees! EMRs are those who are at the start of their career within the LSEMS and are currently in the process of completing their field training. Depending on what stage they are at, every EMR will be focusing on different areas of their training until they complete their certification.

Divisions

The Los Santos Emergency Medical Services has a total of 11 different divisions, including:

• Internal Affairs

- Internal Affairs (IA) is responsible for taking internal and civilian reports on medics in the department. They handle cases of malpractice, unprofessionalism, and other wrongdoings.

• Field Training

- Field Training (FTD) is a division that handles all the training of new EMRs and reinstatees. Their job is to prepare new members of the department for their job as an EMT.

• Air & Rescue

- Air and Rescue (A&R) was created to ensure an easier and quicker response to calls in tough areas. Being fully trained in this division allows EMTs to drive the Kamacho and fly the Maverick and Swift to calls in hard-to-reach places.

• Fire & Rescue

- Fire and Rescue (F&R) trains firefighters to be able to handle calls above a normal EMTs training level, including small fires, house fires, and scenes with chemicals or drugs.

• Lifeguard

- Lifeguard is designed to give EMTs a way to patrol the seas and lakes of the city safely. It trains them in water rescue and ALS for water-related injuries.

• Crisis Response Unit

- The Crisis Response Unit (CRU) is responsible for handling patients experiencing mental health issues and more. Calls regarding suicide and general 1-on-1s are handled by them.

• Advanced Medicine Unit

- The Advanced Medicine Unit (AMU) is trained to perform advanced treatments, such as surgeries, appointments, and check-ups. They add an extra layer of RP to the department.

• Forensics

- Forensics is dedicated to helping patients and other departments with tasks such as matching blood up to a person, comparing DNA samples, and assisting with PD/SD investigations.

• Recruitment and Employment

- Recruitment and Employment (RED) is the first division new applicants will meet in LSEMS. They are responsible for conducting interviews, reviewing applications, and helping new EMRs sign their employment contracts.

• Public Relations

- Public Relations (PR) is the division that is responsible for maintaining the LSEMS's reputation through community outreach events. They host various events to connect LSEMS with the community.

• Basic Life Support

- Basic Life Support Division (BLS) ensures members of the community are trained in basic medical treatments to ensure the city has people who are qualified to help, even when EMTs are not available at the time.