EMS Locator

Find nearby EMS / ambulance stations using OpenStreetMap (Overpass). Map + radius + results + directions. Not for emergencies.

In an emergency, call your local emergency number.

EMS coverage guidance

This EMS locator is built on OpenStreetMap data and is designed for preplanning, travel readiness, and operational awareness in your area.

Operational context for your area

Ambulance station mapping quality varies significantly by country and even by region within the same country. Use the radius control strategically and treat the results as “leads” to verify with local health or emergency-service directories.

This locator is not a dispatch system and it does not guarantee that an ambulance is staffed or available at a given moment. It is best used for planning, education, and rapid orientation when you are unfamiliar with your area.

What this map includes

To reduce irrelevant results (and “thin” map noise), the query intentionally focuses on explicit EMS station tags instead of broad facility tags such as general hospitals.

  • OSM objects tagged as amenity=ambulance_station (preferred)
  • OSM objects tagged as emergency=ambulance_station or emergency=ambulance (less common, but used by some mappers)
  • Nodes, ways, and relations (areas/polygons are returned using “center” points)

How to verify stations in your area

OpenStreetMap is community-maintained. For your area, you should verify critical locations using official sources before relying on them for planning or travel.

  • Open “Directions” and sanity-check access routes and entrances
  • Cross-check the station name against official agency pages or directories
  • If you find mismatches, open the “OSM” link and review tags / notes
  • For rural areas, increase radius; for dense metros, reduce radius to limit noise

Improve coverage for your area

If you operate in your area and notice missing or outdated stations, improving OpenStreetMap helps everyone. Edits should be based on publicly verifiable information (signage, official pages, public directories).

Suggested references: OpenStreetMap Wiki and local mapping communities. Avoid copying proprietary datasets.

  • If a station is missing, add it in OpenStreetMap (iD editor) with proper tags and a clear name
  • Prefer amenity=ambulance_station and add operator / phone if available publicly
  • Avoid mapping private/secure details; map public-facing location and signage

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FAQ — EMS Locator

Accuracy depends on OpenStreetMap coverage. In well-mapped areas, stations are often reliable; in under-mapped areas, results may be incomplete or outdated. Use the OSM link to review tags and verify with official local sources.

This tool targets explicit ambulance-station tags (e.g., amenity=ambulance_station and emergency=ambulance_station). Hospitals are not included by default to reduce noise unless they are mapped specifically as an EMS station.

Some OpenStreetMap features may not have a name tag, or they may be mapped with a generic label. You can open the OSM link to see available tags (operator, ref, phone) and help improve the data if you have public verification.

Either there are no stations mapped nearby, or coverage is incomplete. Try increasing the radius, moving the map center, or searching the nearest metro. If you confirm stations exist, consider adding them to OpenStreetMap with proper tags.

In an emergency, call your local emergency number. This locator does not contact dispatch and should not be used to request help.

Open the station’s OSM link (or search the area on openstreetmap.org) and edit with the iD editor. Use publicly verifiable information and prefer amenity=ambulance_station with a clear name and operator where available.

It can help you locate mapped EMS bases, but coverage varies widely. Treat results as guidance only, and confirm emergency numbers and services through official local resources.
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