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Indiana EMS office now a stand-alone division of agency

Indiana EMS office now a stand-alone division of agency

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday notified the Indiana EMS Commission that EMS has been designated as one of the five core divisions of the agency. For more than a decade, EMS has existed as a section under Fire and Building Services, administered by the Indiana State Fire Marshal.
“Indiana EMS is a critical function of public health and public safety,” IDHS Executive Director Joel Thacker said. “As such, it deserves to function independently to better recognize its contributions and be allowed to evolve to best serve the growing needs of Hoosiers in the future.”  <<Read more...>>
 
Nevada Unifies EMS Standards with Assembly Bill 158

Nevada Unifies EMS Standards with Assembly Bill 158

Nevada proudly stands as the 23rd state to unify its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel standards with the Recognition of EMS Personnel Practice Interstate Compact (EMS Compact). Assembly Bill 158, approved unanimously by the Assembly and Senate and signed by Governor Joe Lombardo on June 12, 2023, is set to take effect on October 1, 2023.... 
2023-2024 Meeting Schedule

2023-2024 Meeting Schedule

The Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice publishes the dates for its Executive Committee and Full Commission meetings, ensuring transparency and accessibility. These meetings are open to all Commissioners, State EMS Officials, stakeholders, as well as the general public. This allows for broad participation and ensures that individuals with an interest in the EMS Compact can stay informed and contribute to the discussions and decisions made during these meetings.
Mollers Announces Retirement

Mollers Announces Retirement

Following a long career of public service and national EMS leadership roles, Ray Mollers, the Executive Director of the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice has announced his upcoming retirement. Mollers informed the Commission of his intentions to retire by September 2023, and is committed to ensuring a smooth transition in leadership of the Commission to the next Executive Director....<MORE>
Pennsylvania joins the EMS Compact

Pennsylvania joins the EMS Compact

Governor Tom Wolf signed Senate Bill-861, which makes Pennsylvania the twenty-second state to join the Recognition of EMS Personnel Interstate Compact, known as the “EMS Compact.”

South Dakota joins the EMS Compact in 2021

"We are happy to be joining the EMS Compact," South Dakota EMS Director Marty Link said in a statement. "This is great news for the citizens of our State, our EMS personnel, and our neighbors in the surrounding states. Given our strategic location with neighboring states, we recognize we are an important part of the national EMS Compact puzzle."
Oklahoma Joins EMS Compact

Oklahoma Joins EMS Compact

J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of Oklahoma signs into law the Recognition of EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate CompAct.