together we are making a difference in rural ems!
We invite you to join the membership of the Rural Emergency Medical Services Directors Association of Utah.
About us
Rural EMS Directors of Utah Association was established in April 2018 as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our association is made up of directors and affiliates throughout rural Utah.
our leadership
(L to R: Von Johnson, Tammy Barton, Mike Willits, Christi Johnson, Clair Provost)

Position | Contact and Agency | Term |
---|---|---|
President | Mike Willits, Sevier County EMS | July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022 |
President-Elect | Von Johnson, Uintah Basin Medical Center | July 1 2019 - June 30, 2022 |
Secretary | Christi Johnson, Ephraim Ambulance | July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2023 |
Treasurer | Tammy Barton, Garfield County Ambulance | July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023 |
Member At Large | Clair Provost, Wasatch County EMS | July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2022 |

Our vision
In Utah, where you live, work, or play will not determine if you live.

our mission
Unify and Empower Rural EMS Directors to lead emergency medical services into the future.
our goals
- Provide a forum for the exchange of information and development of possible resolutions to common problems regarding rural EMS administrative matters.
- To coordinate activities of the Association with State and Federal Agencies to improve the standard of rural Emergency Medical Services.
- To provide leadership and educational opportunities designed specifically for rural EMS leaders in the state of Utah.
Strategic Areas of Focus
- Membership & Unification
- Education & Certification
- Leadership
- Agency Funding
- Building a State Voice
Additional Information
After submitting your application, you will receive an email with all of the submitted information. You will then be contacted by the association Secretary to confirm your application and arrange payment.