The Loyola Marymount University Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are full-time students who are certified EMTs. They have passed the national certification exam (NREMT) and practicums at LMU to become part of the LMU EMS team. EMS provides first aid, stabilization of the patient and if needed, coordinate an emergency response with Los Angeles City Fire Department as well as Public Safety. These services are available free of charge to the LMU community and all visitors, when Student Health Services is closed.