‘A historical day’ — House approves WV’s first permanent funding for emergency medical services

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: February 23, 2026

Words: 625

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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West Virginia could for the first time have permanent funding for emergency medical services, including ambulances and paramedics.

House of Delegates members unanimously passed a bill Monday that would put $12 million in funds to support EMS workers across the state as long as receiving counties can match the allocated funds. The money could also pay for other EMS-specific support services, like mental health care.

“Thank God we finally got something done. I’ve …

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