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Emergency Medical Services | EMS

The IAFC Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Section addresses fire-based EMS issues, and provides guidance and direction to the IAFC board and membership, as well as the federal government and other interest groups.

Get Ready for EMS Week

EMS Week is fast approaching and will occur on May 16-22 this year. Now is a great time to think through how your community can recognize the EMS practioners who have provided an unprecedented level of service. Check out the EMS Strong website for stories and ideas for recognizing the dedicated EMS personnel in your community.

Meet the EMS Section Board Candidates

The EMS Section has an election coming up soon! This year, candidates will be running to fill openings in the Chair and Director at Large positions. The candidates for this year are:

Chair: Chief Mike McEvoy – Saratoga County, NY – View Chief McEvoy’s bio and platform – Contact Chief McEvoy via email for any questions
Director At-large: Chief David Becker, Ret. – St. Louis, MO – View Chief Becker’s bio and platform – Contact Chief Becker via email for any questions
Director At-large: Deputy Chief Shaughn Maxwell – Snohomish County, WA – View Chief Maxwell’s bio and platform – Contact Chief Maxwell via email for any questions

Join the EMS Section

With over 1,600 members, the EMS Section is one of the IAFC's largest and offers a wealth of resources to members and the EMS community. Benefits of EMS Section Membership (pdf)

Join today