Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services

08/01/2025

Nicholas County EMS is accepting applications for the Assistant Director position.

07/01/2025

Check out the agenda for LINKS 2025!

07/01/2025

Mark your calendar!

06/16/2025

🚑 Join the Team at Anderson County EMS! 🚑

Anderson County EMS is growing, and we’re looking for dedicated, compassionate professionals to join our team!

We’re proud to be under new leadership and committed to building a strong, supportive workplace that puts our employees and our community first.

✅ Exciting Changes Are Underway:
• We’ve launched EMS1 Academy to provide top-tier training and continuing education for our team.
• We’re investing in our people and our future.
• We’re creating a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and respect.

Whether you’re just starting your EMS career or looking for a department that values your experience—this is the place to be.

📍 Come be part of something better. Come grow with us.

📩 Apply today or message us for more info!

06/09/2025

Tuesday, June 10th, 1pm ET/Noon CT

If you are offering AEMT courses, or are thinking of offering AEMT courses, you will want to attend this insightful webinar. Join Samantha Feldman, Somerset Community College, Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Program Director and Associate Professor. Ms. Feldman is also a long-time member of the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services Education Committee, and Active member of the Somerset-Pulaski County Rescue Squad. Ms. Feldman has extensive experience with AEMT education and curriculum development and will share successful strategies you can use to improve your AEMT courses.

Go to the News & Events section of our website https://kbems.ky.gov/News-Events/Pages/default.aspx and click on the meeting block in the calendar to access the webinar link.

06/09/2025

Welcome to the EMSKY Toolkit Hub This section is a comprehensive resource center designed specifically for EMS Agency Directors in Kentucky. This curated collection of toolkits supports directors in navigating […]

06/09/2025

🚨 DAY TWO and EMSKY is just getting warmed up! 🚨
Kentucky’s EMS hub is live and already helping folks find their next step in EMS education, careers, and agency resources. 🙌

Here’s what you’ll find at emsky.org:
📍 A statewide Training Center Map
📋 Searchable EMS jobs and training programs
💸 Grant & scholarship resources
📂 Downloadable toolkits for agency leaders, educators & advocates

This isn’t just a website—it’s a launchpad. 💥
Let’s build the future of Kentucky EMS—together.

🔗 emsky.org

06/09/2025

🚨 Meet some of the minds behind the mission!

This dedicated group from the Kentucky EMS Workforce Committee has been working hard behind the scenes to bring EMSKY.org to life — a first-of-its-kind statewide resource hub built to support, recruit, and uplift EMS professionals across the Commonwealth.

From brainstorming toolkits and curating training directories to shaping workforce strategy and ensuring this platform truly serves you, their work is already making an impact.

Proud of the teamwork, vision, and drive that went into this launch. 💪
We’re just getting started.

🔗 Explore the site at www.EMSKY.org

06/09/2025

🚨 We’re LIVE – and ready to serve Kentucky EMS like never before! 🚑

Welcome to EMSKY.org – a first-of-its-kind resource hub built for EMS professionals, by EMS professionals. Whether you’re someone exploring the path to becoming a provider or a seasoned leader seeking the latest tools, EMSKY brings it all together in one powerful platform.

🛠️ Toolkits for agency directors, educators, and advocates
📍 A map-based directory of EMS training centers
🎓 Scholarships and grants to support your journey
💼 Job postings updated by KY EMS agencies
📣 Legislative updates and advocacy tools
📚 Career pathway guides from EMR to Advanced Practice Paramedic

Our mission is simple: support, recruit, and uplift EMS across the Commonwealth. Explore. Share. Grow. And let EMSKY guide you every step of the way.

👉 Tap the link: www.emsky.org

06/05/2025

The for Children Program is at risk of being eliminated. Reach out to your legislators using the National Pediatric Disaster Coalition EMSC Advocacy Toolkit for shareable social media posts, draft letters, and talking points https://npdcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EMSC-Advocacy-Toolkit.docx

05/20/2025

Lots of educational offerings this week.

Yay! Free CEs available from multiple sources in honor of EMS Week and EMS for Children Day.

May 20 1pm ET/12 Noon CT Measles Knowledge for the EMS Clinician - Prodigy EMS
May 21 10am ET/9am CT Pediatric Cervical Spine Injuries - EMSC DC and Children's National Hosp
May 21 2pm ET/1pm CT Pediatric Prehospital Blood Transfusion - NHTSA Office of EMS
May 21 5pm ET/4pm CT Pediatric Seizures: Evidence-Based Practice and Future Directions - EIIC
May 22 730pm ET/630pm CT Beyond the Basics: Next-Level Pediatric Assessments - Heartland EMS for Children Coalition (HECC)

On Demand Spotting Measles Before It Spreads - Children's Hospital Colorado
June 19 2pm ET/1pm CT Virtual Education Series: Measles: Connecting the Dots - Children's Hospital Colorado

If you need assistance finding these courses, email Morgan.Scaggs@ky.gov. We would be happy to forward additional information.