EMS Agency Fleet Adjustment

​​​​​​​​​Fleet Adjustment​​​​​​


All ambulances that operate in Kentucky must be approved by the KBEMS. New or replacem​ent vehicles may not be placed into service until they are inspected!

Once KBEMS has received your Vehicle Change Form in KEMSIS, and payment of appropriate fees, you will be contacted by one of the Field Operations Staff. They will inspect your new or replacement vehicle to allow you to place it in service. Follow the link below to access the required items checklist then select Ambulance Services and your appropriate Class License.

Ground Ambulance Required Items.


Temporary Vehicles


Occasionally agencies are placed in situations where resources are scarce due to mechanical breakdowns, accidents, etc. 202 KAR 7:555 has provisions for the use of temporary vehicles. A licensed provider may use a replacement vehicle on a temporary basis if an approved vehicle is out of service due to an emergent situation. A temporary replacement vehicle shall not be used for more than 30 days unless the KBEMS office has verified through inspection that it meets regulatory requirements.


Reporting Requirements - You must notify the KBEMS office within 24 hours or the next business day of the need for a temporary vehicle. You can submit that notification via a SUPPORT TICKET.

Once KBEMS has received your Vehicle Change Form in KEMSIS, and payment of appropriate fees, you will be contacted by one of the Field Operations Staff. They will inspect your new or replacement vehicle to allow you to place it in service. Follow the link below to access the required items checklist.

Air Ambulance Required Items.


Temporary Aircraft:


Occasionally, agencies are placed in situations where resources are scarce due to mechanical breakdowns, maintenance, etc., 202 KAR 7:510 has provisions for the use of temporary aircraft. ,A licensed provider may use a replacement aircraft on a temporary basis if an approved aircraft is out of service due to an emergent situation., A temporary replacement aircraft shall not be used for more than 60 days unless the KBEMS office has verified through inspection that it meets regulatory requirements.


Reporting Requirements - You must notify the KBEMS office within 24 hours, or the next business day, of the need for a temporary vehicle. You can submit that notification via a SUPPORT TICKET.