N.Y. Public Health Law § 3032: State emergency medical services task force

§ 3032. State emergency medical services task force. 1. The department

shall develop a state emergency medical services (EMS) task force,

operated by the department, that may coordinate and operate resources

that are needed around the state in situations including but not limited

to a disaster, specialized response, or community need.

2. The state EMS task force shall be made up of non-government and

government agencies, that are licensed to provide emergency medical

services in the state including but not limited to commercial agencies,

nonprofits, fire departments and third services.

3. The department shall allocate funds to effectuate the delivery of

the state EMS task force that shall allow for contracting with licensed

emergency medical services agencies, the purchase of specialized

response equipment, staff to carry out the daily functions of the state

EMS task force either directly or by contract and other functions as

determined by the department.

4. The state emergency medical services council shall make

recommendations to the department to effectuate the development and

delivery of care by the state EMS task force.

5. The state EMS task force shall have the authority to operate

throughout New York state.