Emergency Medical Services

Ouray County EMS Vehicles at Dallas Divide overlook

We Are Ready

Thanks for visiting our site. We hope you never need us, but if you do, rest assured that you are receiving the very best EMS care that Colorado has to offer.

Whether you are enjoying the world-famous hot springs or climbing the vertical ice in the Ouray Ice Park, Ouray County Emergency Medical Services (OCEMS) is ready to assist in an emergency.

Services & Location

OCEMS is an advanced life support emergency medical service (EMS) system, consisting of paid staff and dedicated volunteers. We cover the Ouray County area with two stations: Ouray and Ridgway.

Our district covers unique terrain including populated communities, unincorporated areas, state parks, national forests, and miles of back country roads and trails. In addition to EMS, we also provide vehicle extrication and hazardous materials medical response. We assist the Ouray Mountain Rescue team with technical, high-angle, and swiftwater rescue operations as well.


The Ouray County 2023 EMS Scholarship is now available for application. View application HERE.


CPR Services and Training - please contact (970) 325-7275


OCEMS is always accepting new volunteers for ambulance drivers and Colorado certified EMTs. If interested, please contact (970) 325-7275.

Ambulance Driver Academy March 2023