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EMS Week: Why May 17-23 is the Most Important Week of 2026 for EMS

ACEP and NAEMT Announce EMS Week 2026 April 14, 2026 Emergency Medical Service Professionals Recognized May 17-23, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC—The American College of Emergency Physicians…

Advocacy

A Unified Voice: Record-Breaking 2026 EMS On The Hill Day Drives Policy Change

Membership

Member Spotlight: A Legacy of Service and Integrity with Tony Bixby

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Advocacy

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

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Membership

Member Spotlight: A Legacy of Service and Integrity with Tony Bixby

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NAEMT Pulse March 2026: 2026 EMS Advocates of the Year & NIH Alcohol Study

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Member Spotlight: A Lifetime of Leadership with Susan Bailey

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NAEMT Pulse February 2026: Introducing NAEMT Communities & Protecting FirstNet

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Discover the vital role of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and learn how EMTs and paramedics make a valuable impact in our community.

EMS professionals save lives from heart attacks, strokes and overdoses; treat injuries due to motor vehicle collisions, shootings, stabbings and other violence; and provide care for patients of all ages with a range of serious medical conditions.