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NAEMT Pulse

The NAEMT Pulse is a monthly publication of NAEMT, distributed to all NAEMT members to provide the latest information about the association and the EMS profession, and provide resources to support our members carrying out their lifesaving work.  To view the newsletter in another language, select the language from the translation button in the upper right of the screen.

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NAEMT Pulse

June 2025

50 anniversary tribute

Celebrating 50 Years of NAEMT – A Legacy of Service and Strength

 

At Public Consulting Group (PCG), we believe in standing behind the heroes who stand behind our communities. That’s why being a corporate sponsor and partner of NAEMT over the years has meant so much to us.

 

As NAEMT celebrates 50 years of elevating, protecting, and empowering EMS professionals, we reflect with pride on the incredible impact this organization has had – and continues to have – on the EMS industry. Together, NAEMT and PCG share a common purpose: ensuring that EMS providers have the tools, resources, and advocacy they need to thrive.

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WHAT'S HOT

Register for Superior Trauma Education

Join us in Indianapolis for the World Trauma Symposium!

An outstanding lineup of expert presenters and topics are coming to Indianapolis and the World Trauma Symposium on October 21, available as both an in-person and live-streamed event. 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  Margaret M. Morgan, MD, FACS, CAPT MC(FS) USN , PHTLS Associate Medical Director, the Symposium offers more than a dozen topics, including:

 

  • Dangers of Sleep Deprivation in EMS , Paul Koch, Paramedic
  • Tourniquets: Replacement, Conversion, and Prolonged Care , Rachel Russo, MD, MS
  • Patterns of Gun Violence Against Women in the US , Mallory Williams, MD, MPH, FACS
  • Trauma in 2025 – Is it Time to Evolve our Practices? John Lyng, MD
  • Trauma Surgeons in the Field? Considerations for Prolonged Extrication , Anne Rizzo, MD
  • Top Prehospital Trauma Research
  • Traumatic Cardiac Arrest , Zaffir Qasim, MD 

 

Remember, NAEMT members save $125 on EMS World Expo 3-day program registration.

Register by July 26: 

$215 in-person

$120 virtual

(physicians add $30)

2025 World Trauma Symposium

Join Us for the NAEMT Annual Meeting at EMS World Expo in Indianapolis

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Make plans now to attend the 2025 NAEMT Annual Meeting, October 20-24, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Held in conjunction with  EMS World Expo , NAEMT members save $125 on the 3-day core registration, can attend NAEMT Annual Meeting  events  for free, and tap into a tremendous opportunity to learn, engage, and enjoy! View NAEMT preconference courses  here

 

Included are our signature events: the NAEMT General Membership Meeting and Awards Presentation on Wednesday, October 22, where we will share in our association’s 50th anniversary celebration, connect with other members, and recognize the outstanding recipients of the National EMS Awards of Excellence. The NAEMT Member Reception  will follow with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments, providing an opportunity to catch up with friends and meet EMS leaders from around the world. We are grateful for the generous support of our event sponsors .

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NAEMT Radio

NAEMT Radio Focuses on 50 Years of Progress and 50 Episodes of Perspective

 

In this landmark 50th episode , we highlight two milestones: the 50th anniversary of NAEMT and the 50th episode of NAEMT Radio . Rob Luckritz, NAEMT president-elect, and Dennis Rowe, NAEMT past president, trace NAEMT’s journey from its establishment in 1975 to its current position as the primary advocate for EMS professionals nationwide.

 

The discussion covers NAEMT's history: from establishing national training standards and developing programs such as PHTLS and TECC to launching advocacy efforts. NAEMT Radio is hosted by Rob Lawrence, NAEMT Lighthouse Leadership Program Mentor.

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Free CE Webinar for Members on Team Building

Team Building

Register for the July 8 webinar, Teamwork – The Essentials for Creating, Fostering, and Leading Amazing Teamwork and High Functioning Teams . Sponsored by SafeTech, this webinar explores high-functioning teams and understanding what it takes to make them possible. Join Aarron Reinert, Partner with SafeTech Solutions, LLP, to explore teams and teamwork from all aspects of your organization. Whether you are a crew member, field training officer, supervisor, or senior executive, this webinar will provide the essential components of developing and strengthening team and teamwork to strengthen your tools for managing and leading difficult conversations. Register today!

EDUCATION

Is Your EMS Service Pediatric Ready?

The National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project (PPRP) is working to improve prehospital care for ill and injured children. The PPRP helps EMS agencies prepare to provide high-quality care for our littlest patients. Take an NAEMT Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) course today to ensure you and your agency are “Pediatric Ready!”

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Get Quality NAEMT Education at EMS World Expo

 

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.

NAEMT Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Course

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.

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.

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  

Expand Your Knowledge and Skills through NAEMT’s “Summer School” Education

 

Take time this summer to refresh and expand your knowledge and skills. NAEMT offers a diverse menu of educational content in a variety of formats:

 

ADVOCACY

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NAEMT Advocacy Efforts on Issues Important to the EMS Community

 

  • U.S. Reps. Cleaver, Harshbarger introduced bipartisan bill to expand paramedicine services nationwide. The  Community Paramedicine Act of 2025 ( H.R. 4011 ) would expand the scope of rural health grants to include mobile integrated health and community paramedicine grantees, enabling Americans in rural communities to receive centralized, mobile, and preventative care through local paramedics, an increasingly popular initiative in healthcare known as community paramedicine. Send an email to your house representatives to request their support.

  • U.S. Reps Thompson and Mannion introduced the EMS Counts Act ( H.R. 3791 ) to address the chronic miscounting of emergency personnel. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Statistics (BLS) current occupational classification system does not properly account for firefighters who are cross trained as a paramedic or EMT. This oversight results in a significant and chronic undercount of emergency personnel nationwide, making it challenging to track gaps in emergency services and meet the needs of first responders.

Our Time is Now: Help Amplify the EMS Message

 

  1. Review the top  legislative requests .
  2. 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!
  3. Feel good about helping the EMS profession in your state and across the nation. 

Schedule Meetings with Congressional Members in Home District Offices and Town Halls

Hill Day Congressional Meeting

Members of Congress return to their home districts during the Congressional recess in the month of August. Schedule your meetings today to get time on your Representative’s and Senators’ calendars to meet with them in your home district. Educate them on the needs of your community and patients, and help them understand the severe impact of shortages on our EMS workforce and critical needs of EMS agencies and practitioners. NAEMT’s Online Legislative Service is a free service for all EMS professionals and makes it easy to contact Congressional leaders and find out their support on EMS legislation. Learn to use the OLS .

PROFESSIONAL

EMS News Briefs

  • New York lawmakers considering bill to require EMS officers to travel with a partner. Read more
  • EMS services set to be recognized as essential in New York State; bill gives power to the local municipalities. Read more
  • EMS crews closing doors continues to grow in West Virginia, while others try to pick up the slack. Read more
  • Detroit, MI, Fire Department launches ‘nurse navigation’ program, using nurses to handle non-emergency calls and freeing up EMS crews for more urgent responses. Read more

June is National Safety Month but EMS Safety Should be an Ongoing Priority

 

Observed annually, National Safety Month focuses on reducing the leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road, and in our homes and communities. NAEMT has resources to help keep EMS practitioners and their patients safe. Awareness has been raised this month, but our safety efforts should continue. Consider these options:

 

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Raffle Winner

Congratulations to the Winners of NAEMT’s EMS Week Raffle!

 

During National EMS Week, May 18-24, NAEMT held drawings for multiple items each day (Monday-Friday) for individual members and eight (8) online Mental Health Resilience Officer ( MHRO ) online courses for EMS agencies. We extend sincere appreciation to 5.11, Eagle-Engraving, Inc., FirstNet ® , Built with AT&T, Hook & Irons Co., Kemp USA, Mystery Ranch, Ninth Brain, Rosenbauer America, LLC., True Clot, and WomenInFire. View Winners

MEMBERSHIP

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.

 

  • Amazon Business Prime – Save up to 40% July 8-11.
  • Lenovo – 4-Day Sale with unbeatable prices on top tech through July 27th!
  • MemberDeals Red, white & save on live events this Fourth of July! From concerts and sports to festive fun, enjoy all the thrills of the holiday weekend.
  • GE Appliances – Stars, stripes, and savings with 41% off select major appliances and deals on small appliances.
  • Engine (formerly HotelEngine) – save on airfare, hotel, and rental car bookings with every purchase!

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.

 

  • Bismarck Air Medical, of Bismarck, North Dakota
  • Harris County ESD 4/ Huffman Fire Department, of Huffman, Texas
  • Manatee County EMS, of Bradenton, Florida
  • Palmerton Community Ambulance, of Palmerton, Pennsylvania

Are You Passionate About NAEMT and Would Like to Get More Involved?

 

Consider joining the NAEMT Network of Membership Coordinators! Our Coordinators work with the Membership Committee and staff to create awareness of the benefits of NAEMT membership, and to recruit and retain members within their respective states. Membership coordinators are needed in every state to help all EMS practitioners understand the value of NAEMT and the benefits and services that come with membership. Learn more

Visit Us at Upcoming Conferences

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  • August 4-6: National Conference of State Legislators Legislative Summit (booth #1029), Boston, Massachusetts 
  • August 4-9: NAEMSE Annual Educational Symposium (booth #205), Orlando, Florida
  • August 7-10: Kansas EMS Association Conference (KEMSA), Manhattan, Kansas
  • October 13-15: Mississippians for EMS (MEMS) Conference, Biloxi, Mississippi
  • October 20-24: EMS World Expo (booth #923) & NAEMT Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana
  •  November 20-21: Indiana EMS Association Conferenc e, French Lick, Indiana
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