Protocols
2026 Collaborative and BLS Protocol Update
The 2026 Collaborative and BLS Protocol Update is scheduled to become effective on September 1, 2026. The updated protocols are available on the NYS Department of Health Division of EMS website: https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/protocol.htm
To support your agency in updating both BLS and ALS personnel, please utilize the following resources:
NYS DOH Division of EMS Policies (effective September 1, 2026)
- Statewide Collaborative Protocols V.26.0 (PDF) (Effective September 1, 2026 – changes outlined in policy 26-03)
- Statewide BLS Protocols V.26.0 (PDF) (Effective September 1, 2026 – changes outlined in policy 26-04)