EMS (NHTSA) Update April - May 2014

NHTSA's EMS Update - Your Connection to the Office of EMS

April/May 2014

Letter from the Director - Celebrating EMS Week This year marks the 40th anniversary of EMS Week, the celebration of the commitment and dedication of the EMTs and paramedics who daily serve the needs of thousands of people across the nation, often under harsh and trying circumstances.> Read more         Register Now: Free Webinar June 2 Federal Collaboration in EMS - The Four Priorities The Office of EMS is proud to announce EMS Focus: A Collaborative Federal Webinar Series. This new series is intended to provide more in-depth information about the tools and resources available for EMS leaders, as well as further communicate the collaborative efforts in EMS at the Federal level. The bi-monthly series kicks off June 2 at 2 p.m. Eastern with FICEMS Chair, Kathryn Brinsfield, MD, and OEMS Director Drew Dawson introducing the top four priorities for EMS system improvement at the Federal Level. > Register Now Putting the Spotlight on EMS - New York Celebrates EMS Week With more than 3,300 EMTs and paramedics, the FDNY EMS is the nation's largest municipal EMS agency, responding to more than 1.4 million calls annually. > Read more We Celebrate EMS Week by... Federal agencies and Office of EMS Staff share their plans to celebrate EMS Week 2014. > Read more Other News in EMS FHWA Launches New Website to Help EMS Collaborate with State Highway Safety Officials NHTSA Releases New Funding Opportunities: Promoting Innovation in Emergency Medical Services Advanced Automatic Collision Notification for Medical Directors

In This Issue • Letter from the Director • Putting the Spotlight on EMS • How We Plan to Celebrate News and Links • EMS News Resources • EMS Update Archive • NHTSA News Releases EMS.gov • Initiatives • Resources • Federal Partners • NEMSAC Contact Us 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE West Building Washington, DC 20590 888-327-4236 Contact our Staff Connect with NHTSA

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