National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians

11/21/2025

Congratulations once again to Ray Mihalovs, TJ Bishop, and Ivan Duffy—recipients of the 2025 NAEMT Education Service Awards! 👏 Their leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing EMS education continue to strengthen our global community.

11/21/2025

🎙️ Episode 55 is live! NAEMT President Chris Way talks 50 years of NAEMT, new strategic priorities, global growth, and what’s coming next for EMS. A must-listen for EMS leaders and advocates. https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-s2ms4-19c1e82

In this milestone episode of NAEMT Radio, host Rob Lawrence welcomes NAEMT President Chris Way for a timely conversation reflecting on the association’s 50th anniversary celebrations in Indianapolis—and looking ahead to the next 50 years. President Way shares highlights from the organization’s...

11/20/2025

Honoring the pioneers of modern EMS. 🚑 NAEMT proudly supports the reintroduction of the Freedom House Ambulance Service Congressional Gold Medal Act, recognizing the trailblazing paramedics who shaped today’s EMS system. https://buff.ly/N7HHYst

11/19/2025

What happens to EMS during a federal shutdown? Payment delays, grant freezes, training disruptions, and increased financial risk — especially for rural agencies. Read the new national survey findings! https://news.naemt.org/how-do-federal-shutdowns-impact-ems-national-survey-results/

A recent federal government shutdown and a series of federal policy changes has produced immediate and near-term harm to EMS agencies across the United States.

11/18/2025

It’s Crash Responder Safety Week. 🚨 This week, we join NOCoE in highlighting the vital role EMS and 911 professionals play in protecting responders and the public at roadway incidents. Remember: Safety Starts With You — Slow Down and Move Over. https://buff.ly/iDB2Vyt

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11/17/2025

Celebrating Dr. Jon R. Krohmer once again for earning NAEMT’s highest honor—the 2025 Rocco V. Morando Lifetime Achievement Award. His career has advanced national education, data systems, and the path forward for EMS. 👏

11/14/2025

EMS leaders across the country agree — Treatment in Place is a win for patients, providers, and Medicare. It’s time for CMMI to act! https://buff.ly/9SbwEhu

In a unified show of strength, national EMS organizations and hundreds of agencies across the country have signed a joint letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), urging support for the Treatment in Place (TIP) policies in H.R. 2538/S. 3145, the Comprehensive Alternative Resp...

11/13/2025

Collaboration in action! 🤝 NAEMT and EMSAC came together at the 2025 Colorado State EMS Conference to support and elevate Colorado’s EMS professionals.

11/10/2025

Congratulations to Dr. John Holcomb, recipient of the Norman McSwain Leadership Award, and Geoff Shapiro, recipient of the Scott Frame Service Award, honored at this year’s 2025 World Trauma Symposium. Their dedication to advancing trauma education and improving patient outcomes exemplifies the highest standards of excellence in EMS and trauma care.

11/07/2025

“NAEMT advocates to provide patients with the right care, in the right place, at the right time. The CARE Act supports this mission by empowering EMS agencies to deliver appropriate care on scene and reduce the strain on hospitals and providers.” — Chief Chris Way, President, NAEMT

NAEMT thanks Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Peter Welch (D-VT) for introducing the bipartisan CARE Act, expanding Medicare reimbursement for treatment-in-place EMS care. https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/senators-collins-welch-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-expand-treat-in-place-emergency-medical-services

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced the...

11/07/2025

🚑 Meet Our 2026–2027 NAEMT Board of Directors! Congratulations to the newly elected and returning leaders guiding the future of EMS. Thank you to every member who voted and helped shape the direction of our association. 💙

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11/05/2025

What does it mean to be the best in EMS? It's compassion, innovation, and unwavering patient advocacy. Hear the inspiring stories of our 2025 Paramedic of the Year, Jason Wyland, and Community Paramedic of the Year, Amber Price, on NAEMT Radio. https://buff.ly/MIqESno