KEMSA is the official Kansas chapter for the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). Therefore, we want to keep you informed about NAEMT by providing you with news and links to their website for more information. Learn more about NAEMT or learn how to become a member at www.naemt.org.

NAEMT Update (July 20, 2011)

The Kansas EMS Association currently is an active affiliation partner with the National Association of EMT's (NAEMT).  In addition to offering you reduced NAEMT membership cost and joining them in Washington D.C. each year to meet with lawmakers regarding important EMS matters, our President participates in the NAEMT Affiliate Advisory Council.  On July 20th, 2011 Chy Miller met, by teleconference, with NAEMT and other state associations to listen to Brenda Staffan from the California Ambulance Association to learn more about how Health Care Reform affects EMS.  Here is the slide show presentation for you to review. 

Find or Post Jobs on the New EMS Job Center
April 14, 2011
A new EMS Job Center site, www.emsjobcenter.com, has just been launched to help EMS professionals connect to the thousands of EMS jobs available throughout the country. The site provides a highly robust career center for all types of EMS positions, with over 14,000
continuously updated jobs. The site is hosted by EMS World, in partnership with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). Free of charge, job seekers may view and apply for jobs, post an anonymous résumé or curriculum vitae, and create personal Jobseeker Accounts that can help them find jobs, manage their résumés and set up job alerts.
To view the text of the press release, click here.

New NAEMT EMS Safety Course Introduced
February 8, 2011
The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) new EMS Safety course will debut at EMS Today, in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 1. The one-day course will be held from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and will be taught by the NAEMT EMS Safety Program Committee faculty. NAEMT has introduced the new course to help promote a culture of EMS safety and to help reduce the number and intensity of injuries incurred by EMS practitioners in carrying out their work. The course aims to increase students’ awareness and understanding of EMS safety standards and practices and develop their ability to effectively implement these practices when on duty.
To view the text of the press release, click here.

EMS ON THE HILL DAY - MAY 3-4, 2011

New NAEMT Board Takes Office
January 4, 2011
As of January 1, the new Board of Directors for the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) has taken office. Following are the current officers and directors elected by NAEMT’s general members this past fall, as well as directors who are continuing their term of service:
President: Connie Meyer
Meyer, of Greeley, Kansas, formerly President-Elect, has succeeded Patrick Moore as President for a two-year term.
President-Elect: Don Lundy
Lundy, of Charleston, S.C., most recently served as the NAEMT Director for Region II. He will serve as President-Elect for two years.
To see the complete board list, click here.

NAEMT Congratulates Scholarship Winners
November 30, 2010
The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) would like
to congratulate the winners of its most recent scholarships for the upcoming spring and summer semesters.
Basic to Paramedic ($5,000): Steven Patten, Boyd, Wis., and Eric Cantor, Stoughton, Mass.
Paramedic to Advanced EMS Education ($2,000): Kyle Luckey-Smith, Clyde, N.C.
To view the text of the press release, click here.

NAEMT Announces Election Results
November 13, 2010
President-Elect: Don Lundy
Treasurer: Rick Ellis
Secretary: Charlene Donahue
Region I Director: Jim Slattery
Region II Director: Dennis Rowe
Region III Director: Aimee Binning
Region IV Director: Rod Barrett
At-Large Director: Jules Scadden
The 2011 Board of Directors will take office on January 1, 2011.

NAEMT Announces Agreement with 5.11 Tactical, Inc.
to Provide Members with New Benefit
November 9, 2010
The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) is pleased to announce a new collaboration with 5.11 Tactical, Inc.™ that will offer NAEMT members significant discounts on EMS apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories. 5.11 Tactical is an industry leader known for innovation and value that offers EMS, fire, military and law enforcement professionals on- and off-duty wear, including tactical clothing and gear, uniforms, outerwear, footwear, eyewear, duty knives, holsters and more.
To view the text of the press release, click here.

NAEMT Awards 2010 Rocco V. Morando Lifetime Achievement Award to
Jonathan Politis, MPA, EMT-P
September 29, 2010
The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) has awarded the 2010 Rocco V. Morando Lifetime Achievement Award to Jonathan Politis, MPA, EMT-P. The award, NAEMT's most prestigious, is named after one of the founding members of NAEMT. It was presented at the NAEMT General Membership Meeting and Awards presentation,
held in conjunction with EMS EXPO 2010 in Dallas. The award is sponsored by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
To view the text of the press release, click here.

NAEMT Announces 2010 EMT of the Year Award Winner
September 28, 2010
The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) announces that Mark E. Wintle, of Morris Township, N.J., has won the 2010 NAEMT EMT of the Year Award, sponsored by Braun Industries. The award will be presented to Wintle on September 28 at the NAEMT General Membership Meeting and Awards presentation, held in conjunction with EMS EXPO 2010 in Dallas.
To view the text of the press release, click here.

NAEMT Announces 2010 Paramedic of The Year Award Winner
September 28, 2010
The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) announces that Lisa M. Camp, of Friendswood, Texas, has won the 2010 NAEMT Paramedic of the Year Award, sponsored by Masimo. The award will be presented to Camp on September 28 at the NAEMT General Membership Meeting and Awards presentation, held in conjunction with EMS EXPO 2010 in Dallas.
To view the text of the press release, click here.

Award info: Each year, NAEMT collaborates with other national EMS organizations to recognize outstanding achievements and contributions in EMS. The NAEMT EMT of the Year Award recognizes an emergency medical technician who demonstrates excellence in the performance of emergency medical services. NAEMT award winners receive a $1,000 award stipend, plus free travel, lodging for three nights and registration for EMS EXPO 2010.

Legislative Update
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy & Commerce has passed H.R. 3199, the Emergency Medic Transition (EMT) Act, out of Committee and onto the full House for its consideration. This bill would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program for states to assist veterans who are trained in military emergency medicine to become state-licensed or certified emergency medical technicians. States that demonstrate that they have a shortage of emergency medical technicians can use grant funds to provide training, cover associated costs, and expedite the licensing or certification process. The grant program would be authorized at $5 million per year for fiscal years 2011-2015. Similar legislation, S. 1154, has also been introduced in the Senate.

NAEMT EMS on the Hill Day - May 3-4
The first annual EMS on the Hill Day was a great success. The NAEMT hosted event was held May 3-4 in Washington, D.C. This was the EMS community's first coordinated effort to visit congressional leaders and staff on Capitol Hill. There were 120 EMS professionals from 40 states and Puerto Rico advocating to more than 160 U.S. Senators and House Representatives. For complete information and to view photos from the event, click here.

NAEMT Announces Essay Contest Winners
May 18, 2010
In honor of National EMS Week, and to provide members with the opportunity to voice their pride in their profession, NAEMT introduced a new essay contest: Why EMS Matters... to You. This year's essay contest winners are:
First place - Kelly Buddenhagen, Ellijay, Ga.
Second place - John Wilbanks, Powell, Tenn.
Third place - Arron Paduaevans, Cherry Valley, Ark.
To view the text of the press release, click here.

NAEMT Releases Position Statement on Medical Direction in EMS
March 31, 2010
In a new position statement, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) states that medical direction is an essential component of an effective EMS system in order to ensure that patient care is administered with appropriate clinical oversight using medically accepted standards. All EMS systems, regardless of their delivery model, should operate with medical direction and oversight from an EMS physician.
To view the text of the position statement, click here.

NAEMT Releases Position Statement Opposing EMS Participation in Executions
February 16, 2010
In a new position statement, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) states its strong opposition to participation in capital punishment by EMTs, paramedics or other emergency medical practitioners. Participation in executions is viewed as contrary to the fundamental goals and ethical obligations of emergency medical services. Historically, the role of EMS practitioners has been to promote, preserve and protect human life. NAEMT’s EMT Oath is based on the basic principles of saving life, respect for human life and the non-infliction of harm to all recipients of emergency medical services.
To view the text of the position statement, click here.

NAEMT Advocates for Fair Pay and Benefits for EMS Practitioners in New Position Statement
February 9, 2010
In a new position statement, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) states its commitment to advocating for fair and equitable pay and benefits for EMS practitioners on parity with their partners in public safety and other allied health care services. To view the text of the position statement, click here.

NAEMT Introduces New Squad Membership Program
January 26, 2010
To offer EMS services more value, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) has introduced a new squad membership program. To provide real value and savings for EMS squads, NAEMT has teamed up with some of the most prominent brands in EMS products and services. To learn about the new membership program, click here.

NAEMT Releases Position Statement on Operational Safety and Domestic Preparedness & Planning
January 12, 2010
With EMS practitioners serving on the front lines of our nation's defense, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) has released a new position statement on operational safety and domestic preparedness and planning. The events of September 11, 2001, spurred the federal government to address strategies against threats posed by acts of terrorism. Terrorism continues to exist and evolve ― threatening EMS services and practitioners. As EMS practitioners are the first trained responders to arrive following a terrorist attack, placing them in a vulnerable position, NAEMT is committed to advocating for the safest practices and regulations to protect them ― such as operational security measures and domestic preparedness and planning.
To view the text of the position statement, click here.