Is Your EMS Agency DEA Compliant?

Question 2 of 8 — Vehicle Type Coverage

Which vehicle types in your agency carry controlled substances?

21 CFR §1300.06 — definition of emergency services vehicle

Select all that apply:

Question 3 of 8 — Vehicle Security When Unattended

When EMS vehicles carrying controlled substances are parked and unattended outside an enclosed registered location, are the vehicles locked AND substances secured in a fixed safe?

21 CFR 1301.80(b)

Question 4 of 8 — Personnel Carry Policy

Do your EMS personnel carry controlled substances on their person or in a jump bag OUTSIDE of an active emergency response (e.g., during breaks, meals, between calls, or at end of shift)?

21 CFR 1301.80(d)

Question 5 of 8 — End-of-Shift Protocol

Are controlled substances secured back in a compliant safe at the end of every shift without exception?

21 CFR 1301.80(c)

Question 6 of 8 — Recordkeeping Completeness

Do your agency's controlled substance records include: drug name, administration details, patient ID, administering personnel initials, authorizing medical professional, and disposal witness (if applicable)?

21 CFR §1304.27(a)

Question 7 of 8 — Records Readily Retrievable

If the DEA conducted an unannounced inspection today, could your agency produce 2 years of controlled substance records immediately?

21 CFR §1304.04(a)

Question 8 of 8 — DEA Registration Status

Is your EMS agency registered with the DEA per the new registration requirements (registration is per-state, not per-location)?

DEA EMS Final Rule 2026 — Registration Requirements