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Elections

NAEMT Board Elections

All Active members of NAEMT are eligible and encouraged to vote in the association’s annual elections, held each year from October 15 – 28.


Board Structure and Election Cycle

NAEMT’s Board of Directors is composed of five (5) officers and ten (10) regional directors who are elected by the association’s Active members in accordance with the NAEMT Bylaws.

There are ten (10) NAEMT Regions, and each region is represented by a Director who must reside within that region’s territorial boundaries. Directors serve two-year terms, with elections held each year for the five regions whose terms are expiring.

View Board Qualifications and Minimum Requirements Checklist

 

Open Positions for 2026–2027

The following Regional Director positions will be open for election for the 2026–2027 term:

  • Southeast Coast Region Director
  • West Coast Region Director
  • Mid-Atlantic Region Director
  • East Central Region Director
  • Midwest Region Director

To determine your region, please refer to the NAEMT Regions.

 

Becoming a Candidate

NAEMT welcomes eligible members as defined by the association Bylaws who are committed to advancing EMS and the association to consider running for a position on the Board. Candidacy submissions are accepted July 15 – August 15.

Each member may submit candidacy materials for only one open position per election cycle. Materials must be complete, factual, and supported by documentation where required. Candidates should refrain from including any personal information they do not wish to be made public, as materials will be published as-is.

Candidacy materials must be submitted using the online submission form, which will be available beginning July 15. A link to the form will be posted on this page once it becomes active.

Prospective candidates should be prepared to dedicate sufficient time and attention to compile and submit all required materials. Incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted.

For questions or assistance prior to the form opening, please contact hayley.swiderski@naemt.org.

 

Required Candidacy Materials

  1. Statement of Candidacy (maximum 500 words)
    This narrative should include:
    • The position being sought
    • Your reasons for seeking the position
    • Your goals if elected
    • Key challenges and opportunities you believe NAEMT and the EMS profession are facing
    • How you believe NAEMT should address these issues
    • Why you are the best candidate for the position
  2. Candidate Background Information (maximum 2,000 words)
    Include the following, with documentation where noted:
    • Educational and professional accomplishments (attach relevant certificates, including EMS certifications)
    • Awards and recognitions (attach certificates or published articles)
    • Involvement in NAEMT and other EMS organizations (include documentation verifying roles and memberships)
    • Employment and/or volunteer EMS service (include agency contact info and a verification letter)
    • Any other relevant information (include verification contacts where applicable)
  3. Letter of Support
    A letter from an Active NAEMT member endorsing your candidacy. This letter will be posted on the NAEMT website.
  4. Employment Verification Letter
    A letter from your EMS agency or educational institution verifying:
    • That you serve as an EMS practitioner, manager, or instructor
    • Your commitment to the EMS profession
    • Your employer’s support of the time commitment required for board service
      1. If your employer is separate from your EMS agency/institution, a letter from the employer is also required.
      2. If self-employed, submit a recommendation from an EMS colleague who is also an Active NAEMT member.
  1. Signed Code of Conduct
    Confirms agreement to uphold NAEMT’s standards of professional conduct. Download here
  2. Contact Information
    Include a valid email address, phone number, and your state of residence.
  3. Candidate Photo
    A current photo in electronic format for posting on the NAEMT website.
 

Candidate Questions

Qualified candidates will be asked to respond to a set of questions provided by the Candidacy and Elections Committee. These responses will be published on the NAEMT website approximately two weeks prior to the start of voting, to assist members in making informed decisions.

 

Candidate Conduct and Campaigning Guidelines

Candidates are expected to conduct themselves in a truthful, ethical, and respectful manner throughout the election process.

  • All statements made by candidates must be accurate and supported by facts.
  • The Candidacy and Elections Committee will report any violations—including defamatory, misleading, or inappropriate remarks—to the Board, which may disqualify a candidate or refuse to seat an elected candidate.

Permitted Campaign Activities:

  • Candidates may discuss their candidacy and campaign goals with other members on an individual basis.

Prohibited Campaign Activities:

Candidates may not:

  • Use the NAEMT membership list to distribute campaign materials.
  • Distribute campaign materials at the NAEMT Annual Meeting.
  • Reference or link to external websites, blogs, or social media platforms in their candidacy materials or responses.
  • Share any portion of their submitted candidacy materials or responses to election questions on any platform other than the NAEMT website.
  • Distribute campaign materials at other EMS conferences or meetings if attending at NAEMT’s expense.
 

For questions about the elections process or submitting your candidacy, please contact hayley.swiderski@naemt.org.