We provide a variety of resources to support the operational readiness of EMS agencies in our region. Here you can find information on active grants, request reimbursement, download shared protocols, and reserve training equipment.
Ongoing Grant Opportunities
Information & Forms
Find a list of current grants available to regional partners. Each grant listing includes a description, eligibility requirements, and crucial deadlines for application and reimbursement. Use our online forms to submit grant requests or file for reimbursement electronically.
Pager Grant
To: First Responders Squads and Fire Departments From: West Central Mn EMS Date: July 22, 2026 Pager Grant West Central Mn EMS purchased ten new Minitor VII pagers and are giving them away to services that are in need. There is a limit of...
2026 Fall Equipment Grant
WEST CENTRAL WILL PROVIDE AMUBLANCE SERVICES UP TO $500.00, AND RESCUE SQUADS UP TO $250.00 REIMBURSEMENT FOR EQUIPMENT RELATED EXPENSES. THESE ARE 100% REIMBURSEMENT, AND NOT THE USUAL 50/50 MATCH. YOU MAY PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FROM ANY VENDOR. THIS DOES INCLUDE...
2026 Fall Training Grant
WEST CENTRAL WILL PROVIDE AMUBLANCE SERVICES UP TO $1,000.00, AND RESCUE SQUADS UP TO $500.00 REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRAINING RELATED EXPENSES. THESE ARE 100% REIMBURSEMENT, AND NOT THE USUAL 50/50 MATCH. YOU MAY PURCHASE TRAINING OR TRAINING RELATED EQUIPMENT FROM ANY...
Narcan Grant
Law Enforcement and First Responder Squads within the WCMNEMS Region West Central will provide up to $35.00 per dose reimbursement for Narcan up to 10 doses. You may purchase Narcan from any vendor. You purchase the equipment directly from the vendor. You pay the...
Conference Reimbursements
West Central Minnesota EMS Corporation will reimburse seventy percent (70%) of the registration fee, up to up to five people per organization. This includes all conferences, workshops, etc. Reimbursement will not be granted for the cost of mileage, flights, motels,...
EMT/EMR Initial and Refresher Reimbursements
First Responder Initial (Up to 7 per year per organization) $350.00/person First Responder - Refresher $150.00/person EMT - Class* (Up to 5 per year/organization) $ 850.00/person EMT - Refresher* $ 175.00/person *West Central MN EMS Corporation will not reimburse any...
Training Equipment Checkout
The Training Equipment is available for use by member departments. We ask that you return the items within two weeks of receiving them. If for some reason you need the equipment longer, you may request the equipment for another two-week period if it’s available. The borrowing agency is responsible for returning the equipment in good-working order, and complete. WCEMS will require the borrowing agency to repair any portion of the equipment that breaks while in their possession.
CPR Manikins: (3)
Trauma Leg: (3)
Hemorrhage Control Leg Trainer
Airway Manikin: (3)
SimMan ALS: (1)
Having taken a SimMan Training is required.
Resources
Resources
OEMS https://mn.gov/oems/
Emergency Medical Services for Childrenhttps://emscmn.org/
National Poison Control https://www.poison.org/
MN Poison Control https://mnpoison.org/
Associations
NREMT http://www.naemt.org/
NAEMT http://www.naemt.org
Mn Ambulance Association https://www.mnems.org/
American Heart Association www.americanheart.org
American Red Cross www.redcross.org
American College of Emergency Physicians https://www.acep.org/
National Association of EMS Educators https://naemse.org/
Safe Kids https://www.safekids.com/
Legislation and Government
Minnesota State Legislature https://www.leg.mn.gov/
National Highway Traffic Safety Association https://www.nhtsa.gov/
Regional Partners
Greater NW EMS https://www.greaternwems.com/links/
Central EMS https://centralmnems.com/
Metro EMS https://emsmn.org/
South East EMS https://www.seems.com/
Arrowhead EMS www.arrowheadems.com
South Central EMS www.sc-ems.org
Secure Team Resources
We provide secure pages for specialized teams to share operational documents and information. Access to these pages is restricted to team members. Password required.