Contact Information for Other States
| State | Meets or Does Not Meet State Educational Requirements for Licensure or Certification | Agency Information |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Meets | Agency: Alabama Department of Public Health – Office of EMS Phone: (334) 290-3088 Email: https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/ems/contact.html Website: https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/ems/ems-education.html Mailing Address: Alabama Department of Public Health Office of EMS 208 Legends Court Prattville, Alabama 36066 Notes: EMR and EMT field courses are now available in Alabama. They are held at regional offices however, not at a statewide level. Any person 18 years of age or older who has successfully completed the Emergency Medical Responder course of instruction, or its equivalent, as approved by the Board or its designee, and who has passed the State approved EMSP can be licensed as an EMR. |
| Alaska | Meets | Agency: EMTprep & Alaska Dept. of Health & Social Services – Division of Public Health Phone: 907-269-7800 Email: heidi.hedberg@alaska.gov Website: https://emtprep.com/extra/state-nremt-info/alaska Mailing Address: Office of the Commissioner- Anchorage Office 3601 C Street, Suite 902 Anchorage, Alaska 99503-5923 Notes: https://health.alaska.gov/dph/Emergency/Documents/ems/documents/2019%20GECL.AppendixA.pdf |
| Arizona | Meets | Agency: EMTprep & Arizona Deprtment of Health Services – EMS & Trauma System Phone: (602) 542-1025 Email: info@emtprep.com Website: https://azdhs.gov/preparedness/emergency-medical-services-trauma-system/index.php Mailing Address: Arizona Department of Health Services 150 North 18th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Notes: Arizona does not offer EMR licenses. |
| Arkansas | Meets | Agency: EMTprep & Arkansas Department of Public Safety – Arkansas Division of Emergency Management Phone: 501-683-6700 Email: https://www.dps.arkansas.gov/emergency-management/adem/about-adem/contact-us-2/ Website: https://www.dps.arkansas.gov/emergency-management/adem/training-exercise/training/ Mailing Address: Arkansas Department of Public Safety Building 9501 Camp Joseph T. Robinson North Little Rock, AR 72199 Notes: Arkansas does not offer EMR licenses |
| California | Meets | Agency: California Emergency Medical Services Authority Phone: (916) 322-4336 Email: https://emsa.ca.gov/contacts/ Website: https://emsa.ca.gov/ Mailing Address: Emergency Medical Services Authority 11120 International Drive, 2nd Floor Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Notes: In California an EMR training course must meet the requirements of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 1.5, passed all required tests and been certified by a California EMR certifying entity such as CalFire or the California Highway Patrol. |
| Colorado | Meets | Agency: Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Phone: 303-692-2000 Email: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/about-cdphe/contact-us Website: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/emergency-care/emergency-medical-services/emergency-medical-responder-emr-registration Mailing Address: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Citizens Advocate 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246 Notes: Colorado issues a 3-year registration to first-time EMRs whose applications are approved by the department. Those who have never been registered in Colorado as an EMR are considered initial applicants. |
| Connecticut | Meets | Agency: Connecticut State Department of Public Health – OEMS Phone: 860-509-7975 Email: DPH.EMSLicensing@ct.gov Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Emergency-Medical-Services/EMS/OEMS—EMS-Education-and-Training Mailing Address: Office of Emergency Medical Services 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #12EMS Hartford, CT 06134-0308 Notes: To be eligible for an EMR certification by endorsement of a current out-of-state certification, an applicant must be at least fourteen (14) years old and meet the following requirements: Hold a current certification as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) by the (NREMT) or by a state or territory maintaining certification requirements equal to or higher than those of Connecticut. |
| Delaware | Meets | Agency: Delaware State Fire School Phone: (302) 739-4773 Email: fire.school@delaware.gov Website: https://statefireschool.delaware.gov/emr/ Mailing Address: Delaware State Fire School 1461 Chestnut Grove Rd Dover, DE 19904 Notes: The Delaware State Fire School manages all EMR certifications for the State of Delaware. For questions concerning your Delaware Certification, contact the office at 302-739-7339 or by Email at fire.school@delaware.gov 40 hour EMR course required, that is based on national recognized curriculum healthcare provider certification |
| Florida | Meets | Agency: Florida Department of Health Phone: 850-245-4440 Email: EMS@flhealth.gov Website: http://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/licensing-ems-education/index.html Mailing Address: Florida Department of Health 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin-A22 Tallahassee, FL 32399 Notes: Florida has two levels of certification for prehospital providers: Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic. Emergency Medical Responder courses are available for law enforcement, security, etc in the state of Florida. |
| Georgia | Meets | Agency: Georgia Department of Public Health – OEMS Phone: 404-657-2700 Email: dph-phemsinfo@dph.ga.gov Website: https://dph.georgia.gov/EMS Mailing Address: Georgia Department of Public Health 200 Piedmont Avenue, Southeast Atlanta, GA 30334 Notes: The Georgia Public Safety Training Center holds an Emergency Medical Responder course from time to time. |
| Hawaii | Meets | Agency: State of Hawaii, Department of Health – Emergency Medical Services Phone: 808-733-9210 Email: webmail@doh.hawaii.gov Website: https://health.hawaii.gov/ems/ Mailing Address: State of Hawaii Department of Health Emergency Medical Services & Injury Prevention System Branch Leahi Hospital 3675 Kilauea Avenue, Trotter Building Notes: There is two licensure categories for emergency medical responders: Emergency Medical Technician Basic and Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic |
| Idaho | Meets | Agency: Idaho Division of Public Health, Bureau of EMS Preparedness Phone: 208-334-6996 Email: IdahoEMS@dhw.idaho.gov Website: https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/providers/emergency-medical-services-ems/ems-providers Mailing Address: Idaho Bureau of EMS & Preparedness 2224 E Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID 83712 Notes: To volunteer, or pursue a career to practice EMS in Idaho, you must be licensed by the state as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced EMT (AEMT), or Paramedic. EMS licensing |
| Illinois | Meets | Agency: Illinois Department of Public Health – EMS Licensing Phone: 217-782-4977 Email: https://dph.illinois.gov/contact-us.html Website: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/emergency-preparedness-response/ems/licensing Mailing Address: IDPH Springfield Headquarters Office 525-535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, IL 62761 Notes: Illinois has several categories of licensures for EMR: EMT Basic, EMT Intermediate, Advanced EMT, Paramedic, Lead Instructor, Emergency Medical Dispatcher and First responder. |
| Indiana | Meets | Agency: Indiana Department of Homeland Security – Emergency Medical Services Phone: 317-232-2222 Email: emscertifications@dhs.in.gov Website: https://www.in.gov/dhs/ems/ Mailing Address: Indiana Department of Homeland Security 302 W. Washington St Room E208 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Notes: EMS personnel earn certifications at different levels in Indiana: emergency medical responder (EMR), emergency medical technician (EMT), advanced EMT (AEMT) and paramedic. These certifications prepare and authorize them to perform specific types of medical care. |
| Iowa | Meets | Agency: Iowa Department of Public Health -EMS Phone: 515-281-7689 Email: https://idph.iowa.gov/Contact-Us/Response-Method/subject/3 Website: https://idph.iowa.gov/BETS/EMS Mailing Address: Iowa Department of Public Health Lucas State Office Building 321 E. 12th Street Des Moines, IA 50319-0075 Notes: For Volunteer Emergency Medical Services Personnel, they must be trained to provide emergency medical care, certified as a first responder, and been issued a certificate by the Iowa Department of Public Health. A paid EMS personnel member who volunteers for another department is eligible for the credit, effective January 1, 2013. |
| Kansas | Meets | Agency: Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services Phone: 785-296-7296 Email: Contact Staff | ksbems.org | Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services Website: http://www.ksbems.org/ems/ Mailing Address: Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson Street, Suite 1031 Topeka, KS 66612-1228 Notes: The state of Kansas offers a number of courses specifically for fire, law enforcement, emergency medical technicians and other first responders. These courses are taught in communities across the state. |
| Kentucky | Meets | Agency: Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services Phone: 866-975-2367 Email: https://kbems.ky.gov/Pages/Contact-Us.aspx Website: https://kbems.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx Mailing Address: Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services 500 Mero Street, 5th Floor 5SE32 Frankfort, KY 40601 Notes: A Kentucky certified First Responder is a person who has completed an approved course and received certification by KBEMS in providing pre-hospital care for both medical and trauma emergencies. Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) have a higher level of skill than those trained in basic first aid. First Responders can support Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics by providing basic medical care for soft tissue and bone injuries and assisting in childbirth. |
| Louisiana | Meets | Agency: Louisiana Department of Health – Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Phone: 225-925-4022 Email: susan.bailey@la.gov Website: https://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/759# Mailing Address: Louisiana Department of Health – Bureau of Emergency Medical Services P. O. Box 629 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0629 Notes: Louisiana EMR Initial License: Within two years of completing the course, the individual must successfully complete a state approved EMR course or present a valid, unrestricted NREMT certification as an EMR. |
| Maine | Meets | Agency: Maine Emergency Medical Services Phone: (207) 626-3860 Email: maine.ems@maine.gov Website: https://www.maine.gov/ems/about/becoming-a-first-responder Mailing Address: Maine Emergency Medical Services Department of Public Safety 45 Commerce Drive Suite 1 152 State House Station Notes: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) are the Basic Life Support (BLS) entry levels for persons seeking to become licensed EMS provider in Maine. |
| Maryland | Meets | Agency: Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services System Phone: 1-800-762-7157 Email: info@miemss.org Website: http://www.miemss.org/home/ Mailing Address: Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services System 653 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 Notes: Upon completion of all of requirements, and verification of out-of-state credentials, a reciprocity applicant may be eligible for initial certification as a MD Emergency Medical Responder for a period not to exceed 42 months. |
| Massachusetts | Meets | Agency: Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services Phone: (617) 753-7300 Email: oems.recert@state.ma.us Website: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-emergency-medical-services Mailing Address: Massachusetts OEMS 67 Forest St., Marlborough, MA 01752 Notes: In order to become a first responder in the state of Massachusetts, you must enroll in, and successfully complete a first responder training program. |
| Michigan | Meets | Agency: Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Phone: 517-241-3025 Email: MDHHS-MichiganEMS@MICHIGAN.GOV Website: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-73970_5093_28508—,00.html Mailing Address: Michigan Department of Health & Human Services P.O. Box 30207 Lansing, Michigan 48909 Notes: Any individual who is employed as a Medical First Responder to provide medical first response life support must be licensed with the Michigan Department of Community Health – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Section. Additional certifications are available for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Specialist/AEMT, and Paramedic. |
| Minnesota | Meets | Agency: Minnesota EMSRB Phone: 651-201-2800 Email: emsrb@state.mn.us Website: https://mn.gov/elicense/a-z/?id=1083-231164#/list/appId//filterType//filterValue//page/1/sort//order/ Mailing Address: Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB) 335 Randolph Avenue, Suite 220 Saint Paul, MN 55102 Notes: The Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB) is the state agency responsible for licensing ambulance services, certifying emergency medical personnel, and approving emergency medical services training programs. |
| Mississippi | Meets | Agency: Mississippi State Department of Health Phone: 601-576-7400 Email: web@HealthyMS.com Website: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/47,0,307,375.html Mailing Address: Mississippi State Department of Health 570 East Woodrow Wilson Drive Jackson, MS 39216 Notes: Mississippi requires that all Medical First Responders maintain current registration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. |
| Missouri | Meets | Agency: Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services – OEMS Phone: 573-751-6356 Email: EMSINFO@health.mo.gov Website: https://health.mo.gov/safety/ems/ Mailing Address: Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services PO Box 570 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 Notes: Missouri does NOT have a step down process from EMT-Basic. NREMT’s Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification is the equivalent of Missouri’s First Responder certification |
| Montana | Meets | Agency: Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services – EMS & Trauma Systems Phone: (406) 444-3895 Email: EMSTS Contact List (mt.gov) Website: https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/EMSTS Mailing Address: Montana DPHHS P.O Box 202951 1400 Broadway, Room C303 Helena, MT 59620 Notes: “Emergency care provider” or “ECP” means a person licensed by the board, including but not limited to an emergency medical responder, an emergency medical technician, an advanced emergency medical technician, or a paramedic. |
| Nebraska | Meets | Agency: Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services – EMS Licensing Phone: (402) 471-0371 Email: DHHS.EMSLicensing@nebraska.gov Website: https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/EHS-EMS-Licensing.aspx Mailing Address: Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services 301 Centennial Mall South P.O. Box 95026 Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-5026 Notes: The State of Nebraska requires all Emergency Medical Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians, Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians, and Paramedics to be licensed. |
| Nevada | Meets | Agency: Nevada Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Public and Behavioral Health Phone: 775-684-4200 Email: healthems@health.nv.gov Website: http://dpbh.nv.gov/Reg/EMS/EMS-home/ Mailing Address: Nevada Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Public and Behavioral Health 4150 Technology Way Carson City, NV 89706 Notes: In Nevada, the closest equivalent to an EMR is a First Responder. Other licensed professions include EMT, EMT-Paramedic, and Advanced EMT. Emergency Medical Responder is not a role in Nevada. |
| New Hampshire | Meets | Agency: New Hampshire Fire Academy & EMS Phone: (603) 223-4200 Email: fstems@dos.nh.gov Website: https://nhfa-ems.com/about/bureau-of-emergency-medical-services/ Mailing Address: New Hampshire Fire Academy & EMS 98 Smokey Bear Blvd Concord, New Hampshire 03301 Notes: In New Hampshire, the closest equivalent to an EMR is a First Responder. Other licensed professions include EMT, EMT-Paramedic, and Advanced EMT. Emergency Medical Responder is not a role in NH. |
| New Jersey | Meets | Agency: New Jersey Department of Health – OEMS Phone: 609-633-7777 Email: ems@doh.nj.gov Website: https://www.nj.gov/health/ems/ Mailing Address: NJ Department of Health Office of Emergency Medical Services PO Box 360 Trenton, NJ 08625-0360 Notes: In the state of New Jersey, “Emergency medical responder” means a paid or volunteer member of a duly incorporated first aid, rescue, or ambulance squad. |
| New Mexico | Meets | Agency: New Mexico Emergency Medical System Bureau Phone: 505-476-8200 Email: Contact Us (nmhealth.org) Website: https://nmhealth.org/about/erd/emsb/nrc/ Mailing Address: New Mexico Emergency Medical System Bureau Harold Runnels Building 1190 S. St. Francis Drive Santa Fe, NM 87505 Notes: New Mexico has a position called “EMS First Responder” that equates to Emergency Medical Responder in most states. National EMS Certification Required for Initial New Mexico State Licensure. |
| New York | Meets | Agency: New York State Department of Health Phone: 866-881-2809 Email: dohweb@health.ny.gov Website: https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/cfr.htm Mailing Address: New York State Department of Health Corning Tower Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237 Notes: New York State recognizes “Certified First Responders”, and otherwise licenses EMT and AEMTs. |
| North Carolina | Meets | Agency: NC Division of Health Service Regulation – Office of Emergency Medical Services Phone: 919-855-3750 Email: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dhsr/dhsr-contact-form Website: https://info.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/EMS/credcomp.htm Mailing Address: NC Division of Health Service Regulation Office of Emergency Medical Services 2707 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2707 Notes: https://oems.nc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/EMR-EducationProgramRequirements.pdf |
| North Dakota | Meets | Agency: North Dakota Department of Health (NDDH) Division of Emergency Medical Systems (DEMS) Phone: 701-328-2310 Email: dhseo@nd.gov Website: Emergency Medical Systems | Health and Human Services North Dakota Mailing Address: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services Division of Emergency Medical Systems 600 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck ND 58505 Notes: EMS Personnel Renewal Requirements | Health and Human Services North Dakota |
| Ohio | Meets | Agency: State of Ohio Department of Public Safety – Division of EMS Phone: (614) 466-9447 Email: ASKEMS@dps.ohio.gov Website: https://www.ems.ohio.gov/certifications.aspx#gsc.tab=0 Mailing Address: Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Medical Services 1970 West Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43223 Notes: https://ems.ohio.gov/certifications/certification-actions/reciprocity |
| Oklahoma | Meets | Agency: Oklahoma State Department of Health Phone: (405) 426-8480 Email: Esystems@health.ok.gov Website: EMS Division (oklahoma.gov) Mailing Address: Oklahoma State Department of Health 123 Robert S. Kerr. Ave Suite 1702 Oklahoma City, OK 73102-6406 Notes: Oklahoma EMRs can either be nationally registered or registered with the state by completing an OSDH approved EMR Course and proof of passing a CareerTech sponsored EMR Written Exam. |
| Oregon | Meets | Agency: Oregon Health Authority Phone: 503-947-2340 Email: OHA.DirectorsOffice@state.or.us Website: https://www.oregon.gov/OHA/PH/PROVIDERPARTNERRESOURCES/EMSTRAUMASYSTEMS/EDUCATIONTRAINING/Pages/approved.aspx Mailing Address: Oregon Health Authority EMS & Trauma Systems Program 800 Northeast Oregon Street Suite 465 Notes: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/PROVIDERPARTNERRESOURCES/EMSTRAUMASYSTEMS/EMSTRAININGCERTIFICATION/Pages/recip.aspx Requirements for EMRs in Oregon are as follows: Current NREMT certification, current CPR certification, $45 license fee, current and valid US identification |
| Pennsylvania | Meets | Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Health – Bureau of EMS Phone: 717-787-8740 Email: https://forms.health.pa.gov/health-contact-us/ Website: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/EMS/Pages/EMS.aspx Mailing Address: Pennsylvania Department of Health Health and Welfare Building 8th Floor West 625 Forster Street Notes: https://www.ehsf.org/education/certification-by-endorsement |
| Rhode Island | Meets | Agency: Rhode Island Department of Health Phone: 401-222-2401 Email: https://health.ri.gov/programs/detail.php?pgm_id=128 Website: https://health.ri.gov/licenses/ Mailing Address: Department of Health 3 Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908 Notes: Emergency Medical Services Licensing: Department of Health (ri.gov) |
| South Carolina | Meets | Agency: S.C. Department of Health and Enviromental Control Phone: 803-898-3432 Email: info@dhec.sc.gov Website: https://scdhec.gov/ems-training-protocols-requirements Mailing Address: S.C. Department of Health and Enviromental Control 2100 Bull Street Columbia, SC 29201 Notes: Certification as an EMR – First Responder (Emergency Medical Responder) is not currently recognized as a certified level in South Carolina and does not fall under South Carolina Laws and Regulations pertaining to EMS |
| South Dakota | Meets | Agency: S.D. Department of Health Phone: 605-773-3361 Email: DOH.info@state.sd.us Website: https://doh.sd.gov/healthcare-professionals/ems-trauma-program/ems-licensing/ Mailing Address: South Dakota Department of Health 600 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-2536 Notes: To become a South Dakota certified Emergency Medical Responder or Emergency Medical Technician, students are required to successfully pass the EMR or EMT Course and pass the National Registry Cognitive and Psychomotor examinations. If you are seeking to obtain your South Dakota EMR or EMT Certification and you are currently certified/licensed in another state, and you have or have had National Registry Certification, you can apply to obtain your SD EMR or EMT Certification via our E-Licensing system (Reciprocity). |
| Tennessee | Meets | Agency: Tennessee Department of Health Phone: (615) 741-2584 Email: tn.health@tn.gov Website: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/ems-board/ems-board/licensure.html Mailing Address: Tennessee Department of Health 710 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243 Notes: Certification Requirements for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) – Be at least seventeen (17) years of age, read, write, and speak English, no history of drug abuse in past 3 years, completed board approved EMR program, and obtain a passing score on a board approved written examination. |
| Texas | Meets | Agency: Texas Dept. of Health and Human Services Phone: 512-834-6700 Email: emscert@dshs.texas.gov Website: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/dshs-ems-trauma-systems/ems-personnel-certification-licensure Mailing Address: Texas Department of State Health Services PO Box 149347 Austin, Texas 78714-9347 Notes: An out-of-state certified emergency medical services (EMS) person may apply for Texas certification by reciprocity. Persons with Emergency Care Attendant (ECA); First Responder (FR) or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) are not eligible for Texas Reciprocity. |
| Utah | Meets | Agency: Utah Department of Health – Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Preparedness Phone: (801) 273-6666 Email: ems@utah.gov Website: https://bemsp.utah.gov/ems-personnel-licensure/ Mailing Address: Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Utah Department of Public Safety 4501 South 2700 West Taylorsville, UT 84129 Notes: The following EMS certifications are available in Utah: Emergency Medical Responder: An EMR performs basic lifesaving and first aid. An EMR is not employed by an EMS agency, but is trained in communicating with EMTs and Paramedics. |
| Vermont | Meets | Agency: Vermont Department of Health Phone: 802-863-7200 Email: https://www.healthvermont.gov/about/contact-us Website: https://www.healthvermont.gov/emergency-medical-services Mailing Address: Vermont Department of Health 280 State Drive Waterbury, VT 05671 Notes: In Vermont, all initial EMS personnel licenses are based on certification from the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) and an affiliation with a Vermont-licensed ambulance or first responder agency. If you hold a current NREMT certification and would like to obtain a Vermont EMS personnel license, you must complete the Vermont EMS Reciprocity Application and submit it to the address on the application. Reciprocity Information: |
| Virginia | Meets | Agency: Virginia Department of Health – OEMS Phone: 804-888-9100 Email: emstechasst@vdh.virginia.gov Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/emergency-medical-services/ Mailing Address: Virginia Department of Health P.O Box 2448 Richmond, VA 23212-2448 Notes: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/courses/uploads/sites/23/2018/02/reciprocity-and-legal-recognition-in-virginia.pdf |
| Washington | Meets | Agency: Washington State Department of Health Phone: 360-236-4700 Email: https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/opinio/s?s=DOHFeedback Website: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Provider Licensing Information | Washington State Department of Health Mailing Address: Washington State Department of Health Customer Service Office P.O Box 47877 Olympia, WA 98504-7877 Notes: Reciprocity: Applicant lists all states where credentials are or were held, including where applicant has applied but a credential was not granted. A verification form must be completed and submitted by the jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed. Applicant sends form to jurisdiction for completion. The jurisdiction sends completed form directly to the department. |
| West Virginia | Meets | Agency: West Virginia Dept. of Health & Human Resources – OEMS Phone: (304) 558-3956 Email: Office of EMS Staff (wvoems.org) Website: https://www.wvoems.org/ Mailing Address: West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services 350 Capitol Street Room 425 Charleston, WV 25301 Notes: https://www.wvoems.org/media/323041/legal%20recognition%20and%20credential%20recognition%20transfer%206-5-2017.pdf |
| Wisconsin | Meets | Agency: Wisconsin Department of Health Services – EMS Phone: 608-266-1865 Email: Contact Information | Wisconsin Department of Health Services Website: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ems/licensing/index.htm Mailing Address: Wisconsin Department of Health Services 1 West Wilson Street Madison, WI 53703 Notes: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ems/licensing/reciprocity.htm Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs), formerly known as first responders in Wisconsin, are volunteers or part-time employees within their communities who are certified by the State of Wisconsin. Many of the responders are also trained to the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level. |
| Wyoming | Meets | Agency: Wyoming Department of Halth – Office of Emergency Medical Services Phone: (307) 777-7656 Email: https://health.wyo.gov/contact/ Website: https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/ems/ems-program-2/ Mailing Address: Wyoming Department of Health Office of Emergency Medical Services 122 West 25th Street, Suite 102E Cheyenne, WY 82002 Notes: Initial EMS Education – Wyoming Department of Health |
| District of Columbia | Meets | Agency: DC Health – Emergency Medical Services Phone: (202) 671-4222 Email: doh@dc.gov Website: https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/emergency-medical-services Mailing Address: Emergency Medical Services Division of the Department of Health 899 North Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Notes: The EMS Division of the Department of Health maintains a list of individuals who have gained and maintained status as a District Certified Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). |
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| Guam | Meets | Agency: Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services Phone: (671) 735-7411 Email: breanna.sablan@dphss.guam.gov Website: https://dphss.guam.gov/emergency-medical-services-2/ Mailing Address: Guam Board of Emergency Medical Services 194 Hernan Cortez Avenue, Terlaje Professional Building Suite 213 Hagatna, Guam 96910 Notes: The closest approximation to an EMR in Guam is called a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The goal is for emergency personnel to train members of neighborhoods, community organizations, or workplaces in basic response skills. CERT members are then integrated into the emergency response capability for their area. For more information, contact Citizen Corps Program Manager Jaimie Cruz at (671) 475-9600 or via email at jaimie.cruz@ghs.guam.gov |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Meets | Agency: CNMI Office of the Governor – Fire and Emergency Medical Services Phone: (670) 237-2200 Email: https://governor.gov.mp/contact/ Website: Department of Fire & Emergency Medical Services Archives | Office of Planning and Development (gov.mp) Mailing Address: The Honorable Ralph DLG. Torres Governor Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Caller Box 10007 Notes: There is no reciprocity with the Northern Mariana Islands from my research. Found no information regarding training and certification requirements |
| Puerto Rico | Meets | Agency: pr.gov – Official Portal of the Government of Puerto Rico Phone: (787) 777-3535 Email: N/A Website: PR.gov | Gobierno de Puerto Rico Mailing Address: PR Department of Health PO Box 2129 San Juan, PR00922-2129 Notes: Although not licensed by the government officially, there are many options in Puerto Rico to train as an EMR. The Puerto Rico Virtual School and Emergency & Critical Care Trainings LLC are two examples. |
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