BEMS is staffed primarily by Brown University undergraduate students who are state-licensed prehospital providers, including EMTs, advanced EMTs and paramedics. EMS personnel are trained and equipped to provide the same level of services as other state EMS agencies, and all EMT and advanced staff are certified by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. 

Student staff engage in both clinical and administrative partnerships with professional staff who provide continuous skill and leadership reinforcement. This partnership extends beyond ambulance operations to ancillary services that support specific needs such as event medical coverage or logistical support within the campus community. During major campus events such as Spring Weekend and Commencement, BEMS operates with a modified incident command structure to ensure the safety of large numbers of participants and guests. Additionally, BEMS offers CPR and First Aid courses to the general population.

BEMS professional and student staff members have a strong knowledge of the campus environment and the individuals we serve, in particular the unique needs and challenges that students may experience.  As a campus with a population of approximately 10,000 students, as well as nearly 5,000 employees, Brown University is a community in and of itself. By providing support locally, BEMS can help to balance our community’s reliance on municipal services and offer campus-tailored services not otherwise available to students.

In accordance with the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Rhode Island state law, if the patient is age 16 years or older, BEMS will not share their medical information with others. All care is kept confidential.

BEMS maintains and operates the following vehicles: