Fla. Stat. 401.211
Legislative intent

The Legislature recognizes that the systematic provision of emergency medical services saves lives and reduces disability associated with illness and injury. In addition, that system of care must be equally capable of assessing, treating, and transporting children, adults, and frail elderly persons. Further, it is the intent of the Legislature to encourage the development and maintenance of emergency medical services because such services are essential to the health and well-being of all citizens of the state. The Legislature finds that it is in the public interest to foster the development of emergency medical services that address religious sensitivities. In accordance with the Florida Volunteer and Community Service Act of 2001, the Legislature further recognizes the value of augmenting existing county and municipal emergency medical services with those provided by volunteer service organizations. The Legislature also recognizes that the establishment of a comprehensive statewide injury-prevention program supports state and community health systems by further enhancing the total delivery system of emergency medical services and reduces injuries for all persons. The purpose of this part is to protect and enhance the public health, welfare, and safety through the establishment of an emergency medical services state plan, an advisory council, a comprehensive statewide injury-prevention program, minimum standards for emergency medical services personnel, vehicles, services and medical direction, and the establishment of a statewide inspection program created to monitor the quality of patient care delivered by each licensed service and appropriately certified personnel.

Source: Section 401.211 — Legislative intent, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0401.­211 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

401.23
Definitions 401.24
Emergency medical services state plan 401.25
Licensure as a basic life support or an advanced life support service 401.26
Vehicle permits for basic life support and advanced life support services 401.27
Personnel 401.30
Records 401.31
Inspection and examination 401.33
Exemptions 401.34
Fees 401.35
Rules 401.38
Participation in federal programs 401.41
Penalties 401.45
Denial of emergency treatment 401.211
Legislative intent 401.243
Injury prevention 401.245
Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council 401.251
Air ambulance service 401.252
Interfacility transfer 401.253
Reporting of controlled substance overdoses 401.254
Treatment of injured police canines 401.265
Medical directors 401.268
Protocols with regional poison control centers 401.271
Certification of emergency medical technicians and paramedics who are on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States 401.272
Emergency medical services community health care 401.273
Emergency medical technician and paramedic registry for disasters and emergencies 401.281
Drivers 401.321
Transferability of license 401.345
Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund 401.411
Disciplinary action 401.414
Complaint investigation procedures 401.421
Injunctive relief 401.425
Emergency medical services quality assurance 401.435
Emergency medical responder agencies and training 401.445
Emergency examination and treatment of incapacitated persons 401.465
911 public safety telecommunicator certification 401.2101
Short title 401.2701
Emergency medical services training programs 401.2715
Recertification training of emergency medical technicians and paramedics 401.2915
Automated external defibrillators 401.2916
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Current through Fall 2025

§ 401.211. Legislative intent's source at flsenate​.gov