National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians

06/23/2026

A proposed CMS rule could significantly impact Medicaid supplemental funding that supports EMS agencies nationwide. EMS is a readiness-based service, but reimbursement often only pays for transports. This proposal could have real consequences for staffing, equipment, preparedness, and response capacity.

📅 Public comments are due July 21. Learn more, educate policymakers, and submit your comments:

📖 EMS1 article:
https://www.ems1.com/ems-management/when-the-spreadsheet-meets-the-siren-how-cmss-proposed-gemt-rule-could-reshape-ems-funding

📝 Submit comments:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/22/2026-10292/medicaid-program-medicaid-managed-care-state-directed-payments-and-medicaid-fee-for-service-targeted

The proposed rule highlights a long-standing disconnect: ambulance reimbursement pays for transports, while communities depend on agencies to maintain round-the-clock readiness

06/22/2026

The FY26 Rural Emergency Medical Services Training Program grant application is now posted through SAMHSA. This funding opportunity supports EMS training in rural areas and for residents of rural communities.

Applications are due July 16, 2026. Learn more and apply: https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements/ti-26-004

06/22/2026

During PTSD Awareness Month, we’re reminded that no one should feel alone. 💙 Reducing stigma starts with open conversations, compassion, and checking in on the people we care about, including the EMS professionals who carry so much after the call ends.

06/17/2026

Watch PHTLS Refresher training in action in Switzerland! 🇨🇭 Course Coordinator Achim Thamm and the Emergency Schulungszentrum Zofingen NAEMT Training Center led participants through realistic scenarios, including burn injuries, suspension trauma, crush injuries, classic trauma care, and rope rescue exercises.

06/16/2026

June is National PTSD Awareness Month, a reminder that the impact of trauma can last long after the call ends. 💙 This month, we honor those living with PTSD, encourage open conversations, and remind EMS professionals that seeking support is a sign of strength.

06/10/2026

June is National Safety Month! This year marks 30 years of raising awareness, sharing resources, and helping keep people safe at work, on the road, at home, and in our communities. Explore free resources from the National Safety Council and join the movement to move safety forward. https://buff.ly/M1CEGEx?



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06/09/2026

Have an innovative solution for improving roadway safety? USDOT is seeking Statements of Interest for its Roadway Safety Innovation Expo in Washington, DC. EMS agencies, partners, and innovators with real-world tools, technologies, or solutions, including post-crash care, are encouraged to learn more and submit. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f38d781867bb46ea8b6d989e58b82e90/view

06/08/2026

Cheers to 50 years! 🎉 Congratulations to the Louisiana Association of Nationally Registered EMTs on this incredible milestone. NAEMT Past Presidents John Roquemore, Susan Bailey, and Ken Bouvier were proud to join the celebration and honor LANREMT’s lasting impact on EMS in Louisiana.

06/08/2026

PHTLS Refresher training in action in Switzerland! 🇨🇭 Led by Course Coordinator Achim Thamm through the Emergency Schulungszentrum Zofingen NAEMT Training Center, participants trained on burn injuries, suspension trauma, crush injuries, classic trauma scenarios, and rope rescue exercises under realistic conditions.

06/08/2026

Welcome to the NAEMT agency member community, Melville Fire Department! 🚑 We’re proud to recognize their commitment to advancing EMS and supporting the professionals who serve their community.