Emergency Medical Services

Vermont EMS responders with patient and ambulance

Vermont’s Emergency Medical Services system – or EMS – responds to medical emergencies every day. EMS is an integrated system for providing emergency medical treatment and transportation of sick and injured patients. The Vermont Office of Emergency Medical Services works on behalf of Vermonters to ensure that the EMS system is adequately equipped and prepared to provide the best out-of-hospital emergency care possible. There are nearly 180 ambulance and first responder agencies in the state, and most of our nearly 3,000 licensed EMS personnel are volunteers.

EMS Rule Revision: The proposed EMS Rule, scheduled to be adopted in January 2022, is posted on the Vermont Department of Health website. The public comment period has ended, and the Rule is now on its way to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (LCAR) for their review. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their views! Your input was very helpful.

LIGHTS - An Online EMS Licensing and Course Management System

The Vermont EMS LIGHTS database is an online EMS license management system built by ImageTrend, the creators of the Vermont SIREN incident reporting system. Its web-based functionality replaces paper applications and allows users to apply for and manage agency and personnel licenses, enroll in EMS courses and exam sites, update demographic information, and look up licensing records.

Vermont Statewide EMS Protocols

The Vermont EMS Office is committed to supporting the delivery of excellent, evidence-based emergency care to all Vermonters and our visitors. To that end, we are constantly reviewing our treatment protocols, and we publish one major revision every two years. You can download the most recent version below:

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LIGHTS Training & References

The Vermont EMS LIGHTS database is an online EMS license management system.

EMS COVID-19 Resources

Vermont EMS has played an active role in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are some resources to assist you and your agency during the COVID-19 response.

EMS Education Resources

If you are interested in becoming a Vermont EMS practitioner, we recommend that you contact the EMS agencies near you to find out how to become a member or employee of their organization.

First Responder Wellness

Whether you want to become a more resilient responder, help yourself or a loved one, or reduce the stigma around mental health in your community, we have resources for you.

Programs and Resources for EMS Agencies

There are a number of programs and initiatives for EMS agencies looking to expand their scope of practice, increase their volunteer ranks and become more engaged in their community.

SIREN - Statewide Incident Reporting Network

The Vermont Statewide Incident Reporting Network (SIREN) is a comprehensive electronic prehospital patient care data collection, analysis and reporting system that has been in use since 2010.

Class, Exam and Meeting Schedules

Find out about EMS class schedules, practical exam schedules, leadership calls, regional and EMS Advisory Committee meetings.

Licensing

The Vermont EMS office licenses nearly 180 ambulance and first responder agencies and 2,800 licensed patient care providers.

State, District and EMS Agency Contact Information

Find contact information for Vermont EMS Office staff, EMS services, and EMS district chairs, training coordinators and medical advisors.

Notifications, Events, Training and Employment Opportunities

Check here often for changing notifications and updates of interest to the EMS community.

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