National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians

01/15/2026

🚨 UPDATE: NAEMT applauds the decision to reverse the SAMHSA program funding terminations. These programs save lives and help EMTs and paramedics be their best. We are grateful to the Administration and Members of Congress who were instrumental in reversing this critical decision.

EMS is underfunded and will only thrive with investment and innovation. NAEMT will continue working with policymakers in Washington, DC on innovative ideas to improve EMS and protect the health and safety of communities in the most efficient way possible.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/0tiQInK

01/15/2026

The demographics don't lie: A leadership transition is coming. 📉 With 11,200 Americans turning 65 every day, EMS organizations must prepare for the next generation of administration. But are we driving them away before they can take the lead?

In our latest feature, Justin Preddy explores the friction between "life experience" and "education," and the Impostor Syndrome haunting young chiefs. "Mixing generations is a great way to diversify... but how would you expect the younger perspectives if they never had the chance to help make the change?"

🔗 Read the full article: https://buff.ly/1yOSEv3

01/14/2026

🚨 BREAKING: SAMHSA terminates EMS grants effective immediately. Agencies nationwide are reporting the elimination of SIREN and REMSTEA funding with no warning. This is a critical blow to rural public safety. NAEMT is in contact with Congress. ⚠️ Are you affected? We need data to fight this. If your funding was cut today, please email details to kim.krenik@naemt.org. https://buff.ly/0tiQInK

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) members have communicated that their SAMHSA grant funding has been eliminated across the board, including the SIREN grant program.

01/14/2026

A historic day for UK Paramedicine. 🇬🇧 Congratulations to our long-time partner, the Royal College of Paramedics, on achieving Royal Charter status! From delivering PHTLS to advancing military medicine with TCCC, we are proud to work alongside UK National Coordinator Scott King and the new Royal College to advance the profession worldwide.

Read more: https://news.naemt.org/naemt-uk-partner-achieves-royal-charter-status/

01/13/2026

Make your voice heard in Washington. Join EMS professionals from across the country for the 2026 EMS On The Hill Day, March 25–26, and advocate for the future of our profession and the patients we serve. https://buff.ly/VM3QXIY

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