West Virginia
EMS Compact participating state. Commissioner: Joseph “Jody” Ratliff.
Commissioner Joseph “Jody” Ratliff
Director, West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services
West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services350 Capitol St
Charleston, WV 25301
Office: (304) 558-3956
The EMS Compact Is State Law
West Virginia Code § 16-60: Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact (REPLICA).
Read the state law.
About West Virginia’s EMS System
In West Virginia, the REPLICA legislation was signed into law on March 5, 2020, making West Virginia the 18th state to enact the EMS Compact.
National EMS Coordinated Database Status
- ✅ West Virginia is fully integrated with NEMSCD
Current Commissioner Appointment
Joseph “Jody” Ratliff was officially recognized and seated by the Commission on July 13, 2026, as West Virginia’s Delegate and Commissioner. He serves as Director of the Office of Emergency Medical Services for the West Virginia Department of Health, a position he has held since May 2022. Read the appointment announcement.
