In memoriam:
Rocco V. Morando, 1927-2023
We are very saddened by the passing of Rocco Morando, the National Registry’s first Executive Director. Rocco was a guiding light for the EMS profession and one of the founders of NAEMT. We are deeply grateful for all of his contributions to the development of EMS in our nation. In his honor, NAEMT established the Rocco V. Morando Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize outstanding contributions and leadership to EMS.
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New! National Report on EMS Economic and Operational Models
In the most comprehensive survey of its kind, NAEMT asked EMS and Fire agencies across the U.S. to reveal the critical challenges facing EMS systems in urban, suburban, rural and frontier communities. Our latest report highlights the major findings from the survey, how agencies are coping and adapting, and what the future holds for EMS. View Report
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NAEMT Radio Ep3 Discusses EMS Workforce Engagement and Satisfaction
NAEMT’s 2022 National Survey on EMS Workforce Engagement and Satisfaction is discussed with Rob Luckritz, EMS Chief of the Austin-Travis County EMS System, and Matt Zavadsky, Chief Transformation Officer for MedStar Mobile Healthcare in Fort Worth, TX. Survey findings explore: employee satisfaction and engagement, pay in EMS, job satisfaction in EMS, how well employers support and engage EMS practitioners, reasons for leaving EMS, and solutions EMS practitioners want from their employers. Tune-in Today
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Free CE Webinar for NAEMT Faculty
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Coordinating an
Effective Course
Tuesday, March 21
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Conducting a high-quality NAEMT course can provide students with an excellent educational experience. This webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, March 21 at 1pm CDT, will bring together top NAEMT course coordinators who offer best practices for creating a successful student and instructor experience.
Topics will include navigating the NAEMT education portal, how to access materials and resources, developing a strong faculty team, addressing language and cultural barriers, classroom management, keeping instructors on track, and planning for the unexpected. All current and prospective NAEMT course coordinators are encouraged to attend this webinar!
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Presented by:
Sean Davenport, BS, CCEMT-P
Anne Austin Ellerbee, AAS, NRP
Rick Ellis, MSEDM, NRP, CMSgt (USAF Retired)
Michael Kaduce, Paramedic
Kelly Kohler, MS, Paramedic, CCP-C, CHSE, NCEE
Alex Protzman, Paramedic
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Recognize Our Profession’s Best… Make Your Nomination!
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The nomination period for the National EMS Awards of Excellence is open! Help us recognize deserving EMS professionals who demonstrate the very best in EMS and serve as a role model for their colleagues. Recipients receive $1,000 in cash and $1,200 for travel and lodging plus three core program registrations at this year’s EMS World Expo in New Orleans, LA. The nomination deadline is May 22.
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Register for the World Trauma Symposium. Get Extraordinary Lessons in Prehospital Trauma Care
Gain insights from top global experts.
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Receive prehospital trauma education you can’t get anywhere else! Attend the 1-day Symposium on September 19 in-person during EMS World Expo in New Orleans or virtually via live stream. The in-person event includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and exhibits. Participants can receive up to 8 hours of ACCME or CAPCE-approved CE credits. Moderated by Col. (Ret) Warren Dorlac, MD, FACS, USAF, PHTLS Medical Director, and CAPT Margaret M. Morgan, MD, FACS, MC (FS/FMF) USNR, PHTLS Associate Medical Director, the program will include:
- Sports Trauma-Induced Cardiac Arrest
- Controversies in TBI Care: Pediatrics and Adults
- Is it Trauma or is it Stroke: Field Determination
- Dive Emergencies: Case Studies from the Deep
- Blast Injuries and Ballistics: Patterns of Injury
- Why Triage Systems Fail
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Registration Fee
In-Person by 4/21
Regular: $185
Physician: $215
Virtual by 4/21
Regular: $100
Physician: $130
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Help Build Momentum for Advocates Participating in EMS On The Hill Day, March 29-30
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Email your Senator and Representatives and ask them to support EMS. Use the Online Legislative Service (OLS), a free tool that makes it easy to look up Senators and Representatives, view their voting record and other information, and contact them via email to request their support of EMS. View Congressional Leaders
- Set up meetings on March 30 with District Offices, either in-person or using an online video platform. Congressional District Office information can be found on the NAEMT OLS platform under the Advocacy Tab. Click the Directory tab to look up your member of Congress by state.
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Reach out to your state’s NAEMT Advocacy Coordinator, who have been appointed to help our members build and support NAEMT's advocacy efforts within their respective states. View Advocacy Coordinators
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Does your State have an Advocacy Coordinator? See the listing of current NAEMT Advocacy Coordinators and vacancies.
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Welcome Our Newly Appointed NAEMT Advocacy Coordinators
NAEMT Advocacy Coordinators build and support NAEMT’s advocacy efforts within their respective states. We thank all advocacy coordinators for their dedication and support to EMS issues. We welcome the following newly appointed advocacy coordinators:
- Michael Loiz (Connecticut)
- Galen Coulter-Ledbetter (Iowa)
- Dave Johnston (Kansas)
- Matthew Tavares (Maine)
- Lisa Valadie (Mississippi)
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Get the Certification Credits the Easy Way... with Recert!
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Complete your recertification on your time. The Recert.com course library offers HUNDREDS of high-quality EMS and Fire-Rescue online courses, including the best NAEMT education – like the latest edition of EMS Safety!
Most courses take just 1 to 2 hours to complete and feature interactive, media-rich, scenario-based learning. Full NAEMT members save 15% on recert courses and subscriptions. Visit the Member Portal
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Access 8 hours of online AMLS, PHTLS, and EPC courses, or 6 hours of the online MHRO course, and earn CAPCE-approved CE credits.
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Virtual refreshers for Paramedics, AEMTs and EMTs built from NAEMT’s evidence-based content. Courses provide CAPCE-approved CE credit.
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Classroom courses refresh knowledge and skills with evidence-based content. NAEMT full members can use their education voucher for up to $15 off.
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And remember... NAEMT full members receive an education voucher for up to $15 savings on an NAEMT classroom course. Also, 15% off on Recert.com courses and discounts at Public Safety Group (PSG), ReelDx, and other top brand education course and materials providers.
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Support the Future EMS Workforce – Share NAEMT Scholarship Opportunities
NAEMT Foundation Scholarship– Deadline April 30! Up to $1,000 will be awarded in June for scholarships to become certified as an Emergency Medical Responder or EMT. The NAEMT Foundation works to strengthen and build a better future for EMS through funding EMS education and research. Learn more | Follow us on Facebook
NAEMT Diversity Scholarship – Deadline March 31! Supports underrepresented groups in joining the EMS profession to expand diversity in the EMS workforce to more closely reflect communities served. NAEMT will award up to four scholarships of $1,250 for tuition, fees and books. Learn More | Apply for Scholarship
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EMS News Briefs
- Care Flight aircraft carrying a paramedic, patient and three others crashed in Stagecoach, Nevada. Read more
- Congratulations to Tony Bixby, Class of 2023 program mentee, for highlighting the goals that can be accomplished through this innovative program in this article. Read more
- Mayo Clinic (Minnesota), first responders introduce new ways to care for patients with sudden cardiac arrest. Read more
- Clearwater, FL, medics disciplined after ‘dead’ patient found to be breathing. Read more
- Congratulations to John Sammons, Class of 2023 program mentee, for highlighting in articles the goals that can be accomplished through this innovative program. Read more
- Ambulance hijacker convicted of first-degree murder for running over veteran FDNY EMT and mother of 5, dragging body down the street. Read more
- Four people in Georgia were injured after a car crashes into ambulance on the way to an emergency call. Read more
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SIREN Notice of Funding Opportunity – Applications Due by May 1, 2023
This program for rural EMS aims to recruit and train EMS personnel with a particular focus on addressing substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring disorders (COD) substance use and mental disorders. Recipients will be expected to train EMS personnel on SUD and COD, trauma-informed, recovery-based care for people with such disorders in emergency situations and, as appropriate, to maintain licenses and certifications relevant to serve in an EMS agency. Read more
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National EMS Week, May 21-27, Celebrates EMS: Where Emergency Care Begins
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EMS Week 2023 will honor the vital role of EMS professionals in helping the nearly 20,000 cities, towns and villages across our country. We support EMS Week because we believe in educating the public and stakeholders about prehospital medicine and the services provided by EMS to the community. For inspiration in planning the week’s events, check out our website.
TIPS to support the EMS workforce and bystander response:
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Recognize Health, Wellness and Resilience Day on Sunday, May 21, by inviting members of your team to take the Mental Health Resilience Officer (MHRO) course.
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Recognize EMS Safety Day on Tuesday, May 23, by inviting all of your EMS personnel to take the NAEMT EMS Safety course.
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Recognize Save-A-Life Day on Thursday, May 25, by teaching the First On The Scene (FOTS) course, a 4-hour course that prepares the public to respond to medical crises that may occur in everyday circumstances or during mass casualty events such as shootings or motor vehicle collisions.
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A Very Warm Welcome to Our Newest Agency Members!
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A Very Warm Welcome to Our New Agency Members!
We are pleased to welcome the following EMS agencies to the NAEMT family and look forward to representing and serving you.
- Cedar Hill Fire Department (Cedar Hill, TX)
- Wayne Township Fire Department (Indianapolis, IN)
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Sign up your agency for $400 and receive access to NAEMT's online Mental Health Resilience Officer (MHRO) course – $95 value – absolutely FREE!
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NAEMT EMS Scholarship Application Reminder
NAEMT education scholarships enhance the ability of Active members to advance their education and careers. To apply or learn more, login to the Member Portal and select Scholarships from the left navigation menu.
NAEMT EMS Scholarships: The deadline for scholarship applications for programs beginning in August 2023 through January 2024, has been extended until March 31, 2023. The following scholarships are available for NAEMT Active members:
- First Responders (to become EMT-Basic) – up to $500 each
- EMT-Basic (to become EMT-Paramedic) – up to $5,000 each
- Paramedics (to advance education in the realm of EMS) – up to $2,000 each
The next application period will be July 15-September 15, 2023 for programs that begin in February through July, 2024.
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NAEMT Member Benefit Highlights
NAEMT provides a host of benefits and monthly specials to help you make the most of your budget and time. Log in to Access Your Benefits to take advantage of these and other discounts and promotions.
- Save $125 on 3-day registration at EMS World Expo.
- Save 20% off ALL 5.11 Inc.™ EMS products and up to 40% off select merchandise. See New arrivals!
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Save on top monthly deals throughMemberDeals.
- Exclusive 25% NAEMT member discount on stethoscopes from Eko.
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NAEMT members can receive discounts on thousands of Amazon branded items. Login to the NAEMT Amazon Business Prime account and view the Private Brands Storefront. If you’re not signed up, complete theAmazon Sign-Up Form and you will receive an invitation from business@amazon.com within a few business days.
- Discounted pricing from top brands like FirstNet, Ferno, Medline and Zoll through NPPgov.
- Telemedicine and behavioral health services for you and your family for $14.95 per month through HealthPERX.
And remember that you can access great savings any day of the week from ReelDx, IBSC, Public Safety Group, Hertz, YogaShield and more!
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What’s new on the NAEMT website
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Visit Us at Upcoming Conferences
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April 26-29
FDIC
Indianapolis, IN
May 15-19
Special Operations Medical Association Scientific Assembly (SOMSA)
Raleigh, NC
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May 31-June 4
Accreditcon
Louisville, KY
September 18-22
EMS World Expo
New Orleans, LA
October 19-22
Vital Signs
Syracuse, NY
November 2-5
Colorado EMS Conference
Keystone, CO
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