§ 3032. State emergency medical services task force. 1. The department
shall develop a state emergency medical services (EMS) task force,
operated by the department, that may coordinate and operate resources
that are needed around the state in situations including but not limited
to a disaster, specialized response, or community need.

2. The state EMS task force shall be made up of non-government and
government agencies, that are licensed to provide emergency medical
services in the state including but not limited to commercial agencies,
nonprofits, fire departments and third services.

3. The department shall allocate funds to effectuate the delivery of
the state EMS task force that shall allow for contracting with licensed
emergency medical services agencies, the purchase of specialized
response equipment, staff to carry out the daily functions of the state
EMS task force either directly or by contract and other functions as
determined by the department.

4. The state emergency medical services council shall make
recommendations to the department to effectuate the development and
delivery of care by the state EMS task force.

5. The state EMS task force shall have the authority to operate
throughout New York state.