Request an EMS report

The North College Fire & Emergency Services completes a state required Patient Care Report (PCR) for all medical calls. These reports are considered Protected Health Information (PHI) and are strictly protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to insure patients’ privacy.

There is not a fee for obtaining a copy of EMS reports.

If you were a patient and need a copy of your report:

A patient or legal guardian may request his/her own PCR by calling (513) 521-3950. Please have available the following information: incident date, incident location and approximate time of incident.

Reports must be picked up in person at 1646 West Galbraith Road with a photo ID.

PCR’s are restricted in disclosure in accordance with HIPAA. In order to obtain a complete copy of a PCR you must demonstrate proof of the following:

You are the patient listed in the PCR. Picture ID required.

You must sign in-person for the report after showing proper identification.

If the patient is a minor or you are the legal custodian of an orphan, the elderly or other circumstance, you must provide legal documentation for review.

A PCR may also be obtained by a court order or by providing legal authorization through a law firm representing you as a client.

If the patient is incapacitated: Please provide documentation appointing you as Conservator, Medical Power of Attorney, or Executor

If you are an attorney requesting a copy of your clients EMS report:

An attorney may request a copy of their clients PCR. This request must be made in writing and must include the following information: incident date, incident location, approximate time of incident and the patient's name. A signed medical release form must be attached to the request letter.