The EMS report is the initial documentation of a patient's illness or injury. It paints a picture of what was found at the scene, as well as how the patient initially presented to the EMS provider. For instance, in an auto crash, was the patient restrained or not? Was there a loss of consciousness? Did the patient have to be extricated? Delaying the availability of this report up to 24 hours doesn't make sense. Why would you keep vital pieces of information from those who are trying to provide the patient with the appropriate level of care?