National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians

01/12/2026

Time is running out to apply for the Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants. Looking to improve Post-Crash Care? Use this funding to implement PHTLS training for your agency. Secure the resources you need to improve crash survivability in your community.

Applications close Jan 16 at 11:59 p.m. ET! 🔗 https://nsc.submittable.com/submit/335153/2026-road-to-zero-traffic-safety-grants

Application deadline is January 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern 2026 Road to Zero Traffic Safety Grants Road to Zero Coalition: Launched in 2016 as a partnership between the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Safety Council (NSC), t...

01/09/2026

Your experience matters in D.C. 🏛️ You don't have to be a lobbyist to make a difference. You just need to be an EMS professional with a story. Join us for EMS On The Hill Day (March 25-26) to tackle the industry's biggest hurdles. 📉 Save on registration when you sign up by March 2: https://buff.ly/VM3QXIY

01/09/2026

Critical shortage: We are at a 20-year low for blood donors in the U.S. 🩸 For trauma patients, blood is often the difference between life and death. This National Blood Donor Month, support your local trauma system and emergency responders by making an appointment to donate today. https://buff.ly/skudrkG

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01/08/2026

Responding to the Call 📞🚑 Did you know EMS and 911 respond to nearly 1.5 million crashes annually? Check out this new infographic highlighting the pivotal role of prehospital providers in Post-Crash Care and the fight to reduce roadway fatalities.

01/08/2026

The data is clear: Prehospital blood saves lives. 🩸📉 New resources from NHTSA's Office of EMS highlight the critical role of EMS in post-crash care. Most notably, administering blood in the field to motor vehicle crash victims may reduce mortality by 37%.

As we advocate for better resources and research—like the current TRB funding opportunity for hemorrhage management—tools like these are vital for educating stakeholders and the public.

Download the infographics at https://www.ems.gov/issues/prehospital-blood-transfusion/infographics/ to share with your local partners.

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01/07/2026

Bridging the gap between hospital and prehospital care. 🏥🚑 "EMS should be a seamless component of the healthcare continuum." — Dr. David Vitberg

Our partners at Recert recently sat down with their Medical Director to discuss the critical importance of integrating Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) into daily EMS practice. NAEMT is proud to offer Recert’s CAPCE-accredited programs to help practitioners stay at the top of their game with the latest clinical standards.

Read the full insight from Recert here: https://buff.ly/pjsXrej

Evidence-based medicine uses the scientific method to improve health care decisions. Despite its usage in health care, it is relatively new to prehospital care. Is it time for a change?

01/06/2026

From the Alps to the classroom, NAEMT member Armin Reisinger brings skill, leadership, and a global perspective to EMS. Read his story in our latest Member Spotlight. 🇦🇹 https://buff.ly/NWHTuLU

01/06/2026

The NAEMT Virtual Refresher series offers CAPCE-accredited courses for Paramedics, AEMTs, and EMTs. Built on our evidence-based curriculum (PHTLS, AMLS, etc.) and designed for virtual learning. Learn more about these offerings today! https://www.naemt.org/education/refresher-education/naemt-refreshers

The NAEMT Virtual Refresher series is designed to provide EMS training officers and educators with concise courses that meet NREMT’s national recertification requirements in accordance with the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP). There are three refresher courses in the series: paramedic...

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎆 May 2026 bring you health, happiness, and exciting new opportunities. Thank you for being part of our community. We look forward to a fantastic year ahead! 💙🚑

12/30/2025

Winter makes emergency response more complex. Check out these 7 tips from Greg Friese on how to prevent slips, crashes, and hypothermia during cold weather calls. 🚑👇

https://buff.ly/ibIfqMB

Move with purpose to prevent an apparatus crash, slip or fall, and protect the patient from increased discomfort

12/29/2025

🎙️ Episode 56! Henry Lewis joins NAEMT Radio to talk unity, advocacy, and why national and state EMS organizations are stronger together. Tune in for a powerful conversation on moving EMS forward. https://buff.ly/v9IoAoi