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NAEMT Announces 2026 Recipients of the EMS Advocate of the Year Award

The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) is pleased to announce the 2026 EMS Advocate of the Year Award recipients. The awards recognize EMS…

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Member Spotlight: A Lifetime of Leadership with Susan Bailey

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Why FirstNet Still Matters: A Fire Chief’s View from the Street to the Nation

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NAEMT Announces 2026 Recipients of the EMS Advocate of the Year Award

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Why FirstNet Still Matters: A Fire Chief’s View from the Street to the Nation

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SAMHSA Terminates SIREN and REMSTEA Grants: NAEMT Responds to Immediate EMS Funding Cuts

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Reverse Ageism in EMS: Why Gen Z Leaders Are Burning Out Before They Begin

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How Do Federal Shutdowns Impact EMS? National Survey Results

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Member Spotlight: A Lifetime of Leadership with Susan Bailey

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NAEMT Pulse Dec 2025: EMS On The Hill Day 2026, Trauma Research Funding & Scholarship Winners

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Member Spotlight – Armin Reisinger

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