EMS Impact Overview: One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law on July 4, 2025, and will likely have multifaceted impact on EMS in the areas of funding, staffing, and operations. Governors and State Legislators are actively considering scheduling special sessions and other activities to act on the most immediate impacts of
H.R. 1
on state Medicaid funding. EMS agencies should maintain awareness of these activities and advocate for recognition of and action to protect the unique lifesaving role of EMS in these discussions. NAEMT will continue to keep you updated.
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Please Join Us in Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Our Association
A milestone event honoring our shared history and achievements
This year marks a milestone – NAEMT proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary at the Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with EMS World Expo in Indianapolis, October 20–24. All Annual Meeting
events
are free for NAEMT members and offer a meaningful opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, engage with association leaders, and enjoy a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
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We invite you to attend the
NAEMT General Membership Meeting
and the
presentation of the National EMS Awards of Excellence
, followed by our always-popular
Member Reception
– which will be especially memorable this year as we honor five decades of dedication and service.
Please join us in celebrating this special occasion!
We appreciate our generous
sponsors
whose support helps make this celebration possible.
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EMS World Expo badge required for entry into NAEMT Events.
A badge is required for entry into all conference events, including NAEMT Annual Meeting events. If you or a guest are not registering for EMS World Expo but want to attend NAEMT events or booth (#923), register through the normal
emsworldexpo.com
process, select the
“Exhibits Only Pass”
,
and e
nter the discount code
NAEMTVIP
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An Outstanding Lineup of Expert Presenters and Topics are Coming to Indianapolis and the World Trauma Symposium
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Address the increased demand for geriatric patient care – Take GEMS Online
By 2030, ninety percent of the geriatric population is expected to have a chronic disorder and require specific treatment. Older adults are the fastest-growing patient population and EMS clinicians must prepare to respond. The
NAEMT Geriatric Education for EMS (
GEMS
), Third Edition Online Course
provides in-depth content, virtual patient simulations, and targeted clinical topics. The GEMS course is available online 24/7 and is critical education for anyone entering or wanting to advance within EMS or other allied health profession.
Access course
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Learn more
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Get Quality NAEMT Education at EMS World Expo
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Register
for NAEMT courses being held in conjunction with
EMS World Expo
, October 20-24 in Indianapolis, IN. Full NAEMT members save $125 on core 3-day EMS World Expo registration.
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Tactical Emergency Casualty Care
(
TECC
) 3rd Edition Provider Course, October 20-21, teaches EMS practitioners how to respond to and care for patients in a civilian tactical environment. Successful completion results in a certificate, card recognition as a TECC provider for four years, and 16 hours of CAPCE credit.
Register
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EMS Vehicle Operator Safety
(
EVOS
) 2nd Edition Course,
Didactic only
, October 20, addresses the vehicle operations and transport safety knowledge gaps that lead to injuries and deaths. Successful completion results in a certificate, card recognition as an EVOS provider for four years, and 8 hours of CAPCE credit.
Register
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Not able to attend EMS World Expo? Locate an NAEMT course near you!
The NAEMT website makes locating an NAEMT course near you easy with various search criteria options. Search by location, zip code, program, and course.
Locate a Course
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Free Course Available for NAEMT Instructors to Teach Communities Basic Emergency Response Skills
Hamilton County EMS
in Tennessee is among the many training facilities offering First on the Scene (
FOTS
), a free emergency response course designed for the general public. FOTS equips instructors with a comprehensive toolkit to teach lifesaving skills that can be used in critical situations before emergency medical services arrive. All NAEMT-approved training centers are authorized to deliver FOTS courses. These courses may be taught by certified EMS instructors at the EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic level, certified fire instructors, or instructors approved by the NAEMT.
Learn more
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NAEMT Advocacy Efforts on Issues Important to the EMS Community
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NAEMT President Chris Way submitted written testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, requesting $33 million in FY2026 appropriations for SIREN grants, also known as the Rural EMS Training and Equipment Assistance (REMSTEA) program.
View Testimony
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NAEMT requested $7 million in funding for the Pediatric Disaster Care Program within the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor, HHS, Education (LHHS) appropriations bill.
View Letter
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NAEMT requested Congress to consider EMS in tariff discussions, and its reliance on imports of PPE, medications, equipment and other important items used in the daily response to patients.
View Letter
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Our Time is Now: Help Amplify the EMS Message
EMS faces many critical issues, and your voice can make a difference. Please take a moment to support our EMS community by sending an email through the
Online Legislative Service
or by inviting your local representatives to tour your agency or participate in a ride-along. Connect with your state’s
Advocacy
Coordinator
or
NAEMT
for help. Advocacy for EMS is a responsibility we all share.
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Review the top
legislative requests
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Enter your street address and zip code to send a templated email.
(The work is done for you, and it takes only minutes to send.)
Our goal is 10,000 emails!
- Feel good about helping the EMS profession in your state and across the nation.
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Help Strengthen the Voice of EMS on Capitol Hill
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Consider joining NAEMT’s network of Advocacy Coordinators! Our Coordinators play a vital role in supporting NAEMT’s advocacy efforts by building a strong grassroots network within their state, engaging EMS professionals, and communicating with federal lawmakers about the issues impacting EMS in their communities. Advocacy Coordinators are needed in every state to help ensure EMS is represented and heard at the national level.
Learn more
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EMS News Briefs
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Idaho EMS moves to state military division, under new law.
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Steve Buscemi, ‘Emergency!’ stars team up to spotlight paramedics in new documentary.
Read more
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Blood transfusions at trauma scenes: How Cleveland (OH) EMS is saving lives.
Read more
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Yuma (AZ) Fire Department boosts EMS with medication vending machines.
Read more
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NAEMT Member Prioritizes Clinician Mental Health
Enzo Plaitano, NAEMT member, paramedic, and PhD candidate at Dartmouth’s Center for Technology and Behavioral Health, is the lead researcher on developing an innovative digital health app designed to help EMS clinicians manage the unique stressors of the job. Providing in-the-moment support, the app uses self-assessments and passive sensing data from smart devices to offer interventions like mindfulness exercises or coaching when stress spikes. Eighty-six percent (86%) of EMS clinicians said they would try using a digital health tool designed for stress management if it were available, a survey found.
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Congratulations to Our First Round of 2025 NAEMT EMS Scholarship Recipients
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Kellie Lee (Pensacola, FL)
EMT to Paramedic (up to $5,000)
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Joseph Sirota (Lakewood, NJ)
First Responders to become EMT-Basic (up to $500)
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Brandon Kingsley (Lake Charles, LA)
EMT to Paramedic (up to $5,000)
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Megan Poff (Pensacola, FL)
Paramedic EMS education advancement (up to $2,000)
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Applications are now being accepted for the 2nd round of EMS Scholarships
Scholarship applications are now being accepted through September 15th for Active NAEMT members seeking to advance your EMS education.
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Applications Open on July 31 for Columbia Southern University Scholarships
Exclusive NAEMT scholarship at CSU will cover up to 60 credit hours toward one online degree program. Individuals who have a current paramedic certification could receive up to 30 hours of transfer credit towards one of CSU's EMS degrees. Plus, full NAEMT members receive a 15% tuition discount on online courses.
View details
Please login to the
NAEMT Member Portal
to learn more about the scholarships and apply for these competitive scholarships.
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Featured Member Benefits & Specials for Full NAEMT Members
Your time with family and friends is precious. To help enhance your summer fun, NAEMT provides a host of
benefits
and monthly specials. Log in to
Access Your Benefits
and to take advantage of these and other promotions.
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Avis
– Save up to 35% on your next car rental while experiencing the comfort and reliability that come with renting from Avis.
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Budget
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ave up to 35% on Budget’s already low rates.
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– Save up to 20% on hotel stays in 80+ countries.
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Red Roof
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Save 15% discount on stays at all Red Roof locations.
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Dell
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Back to School Sale. Plus, get an extra 5% off with your member discount.
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Lenovo
– 4-Day Sale with unbeatable prices on top tech through July 27th!
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MemberDeals
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Game on! Score member-only deals to the season's hottest games.
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Get ready for GE's July Spotlight Sale! Through 7/30, enjoy up to 43% OFF on select GE appliances. Plus, get FREE delivery on orders over $399!.
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(formerly HotelEngine) –
save on airfare, hotel, and rental car bookings with every purchase!
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Visit Us at Upcoming Conferences
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August 4-6: National Conference of State Legislators Legislative Summit (booth #1029), Boston, Massachusetts
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August 4-9: NAEMSE Annual Educational Symposium (booth #205), Orlando, Florida
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October 13-15: Mississippians for EMS (MEMS) Conference, Biloxi, Mississippi
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October 20-24: EMS World Expo (booth #923) & NAEMT Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana
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November 20-21: Indiana EMS Association Conferenc
e, French Lick, Indiana
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