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Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Services
Vermont Office of Emergency Medical Services
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.
the Vermont Healthcare and ems preparedness conference webinar series has begun!
Due to the continuing response to COVID-19, the 2020 Vermont Healthcare and EMS Preparedness Conference will not be held in-person. Instead, a virtual webinar series is being offered to members of the Vermont Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Coalition (VHEPC) and Vermont EMS practitioners in order to provide necessary information and training. The webinar series, presented virtually starting in September, offers two free webinars each month until August 2021.
Vermont EMS COVID-19 Resources
Vaccinations - Expanded Scope of Practice
Effective immediately, we have expanded the scope of practice of currently licensed VT Paramedics, AEMTs and EMTs to include administration of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines per the VDH Vaccination Guidelines. Prior to administering vaccines, each EMS provider must complete the VTEMS vaccination training and be credentialed by the entity approved to operate a vaccine point of distribution.
- COVID-19 Vaccination Fact Sheet: Sugaring Out the Facts
- VTEMS Immunization Protocol (updated January 5, 2021)
- VTEMS Scope of Practice Update - Immunization (updated January 1, 2021)
- Vermont EMS Intramuscular (IM) Injection Vaccine Training for EMTs
- Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers - Pfizer-Biontech COVID-19 Vaccine
- Fact Sheet for Health Care Providers - Moderna COVID-19 COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccination Administration Training Videos
PLEASE NOTE: These videos are provided here for easy access, but you must complete the training in your CentreLearn account to receive a course completion certificate.
- Vaccine Intro VTEMS 2021
- mRNA Vaccines VTEMS 2021
- Pfizer Vaccine VTEMS 2021
- Moderna Vaccine VTEMS 2021
- IM Training ALS VTEMS 2021
- IM Training BLS VTEMS 2021
Financial Resources for EMS Agencies
- FEMA Eligible Costs (PowerPoint)
- Applicant Quick Guide - Completing & Submitting a COVID-19 Project Application
- COVID-19 Streamlined Project Application
- Vermont COVID-19 Financial Resources for EMS Agencies (PowerPoint)
- Recorded "Financial Resources for EMS Agencies" Session (October 30, 2020)
- Passcode: &357qLwM
PPE and Test Kit Resources: Request Form
Non-Emergency Activities During COVID-19
- HAND SANITIZER ANNOUNCEMENT
- EMS Education Guidance (Updated November 18, 2020)
- Guidance on Fire and EMS Department Non-Emergency Activities (Updated November 19, 2020)
Rapid Response Team For COVID-19 Testing
- EMS Rapid Response Team for COVID-19 Training Video (Initial Training - Anterior Nares Nasal Swabbing)
- Anterior Nares Nasal Swabbing Training Video (Supplemental update for practitioners trained in NP swabbing)
- Standing Order For Performing Anterior Nares Nasal Swab on Adults and Children (New - July 8, 2020)
- Procedures for Collecting an Anterior Nares Nasal Swab (New - July 8, 2020)
- Standing Order For Performing Nasopharyngeal Swab (NP) on Adults and Children
- Instructions for Collection and Packaging of Specimens
- EMS Rapid Response Team for COVID-19 Training - PowerPoint Presentation
Absenteeism Effect Survey Results
- Absenteeism Effect on EMS Snapshot - April 10 - 30, 2020
- Absenteeism Effect on EMS Operations - As of April 22, 2020
- Absenteeism Effect on EMS Operations - March 15 - May 23, 2020
District COVID-19 Survey Results
- EMS District Survey Results - Week of April 13, 2020
- EMS District Survey Results - Week of April 20, 2020
- EMS District Survey Results - Week of April 27, 2020
- EMS District Survey Results - Week of May 11, 2020
SIREN Resources
- SIREN - EMS Documentation: COVID-19
- SIREN - COVID-19 Overview FAQ
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending April 11, 2020
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending April 18, 2020
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending April 25, 2020
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending May 2, 2020
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending May 9, 2020
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending May 16, 2020
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending May 23, 2020
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending May 30, 2020
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending June 6, 2020
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending June 13, 2020
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending June 20, 2020
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending June 27, 2020
Protocols for COVID-19 Response
- Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)/Clinician Orders
- COVID-19 Assessment And Transport (revised 4/1/2020)
- COVID-19 Field Triage (revised 4/1/2020)
- Resuscitation Initiation and Termination (revised 4/9/2020)
- VTEMS 2020 Immunization Protocol
Other COVID-19 Resources
- PPE Guidance to EMS (May 20, 2020)
- N-95 Respirator Disinfection in your Region
- SCORE Business Mentoring Information
- SCORE - Frequently Asked Questions
- Cleaning and Disinfecting your Facility
- What if I come in close contact with someone with COVID-19?
- What if I am diagnosed with COVID-19?
- PPE Guidance to EMS (March 27, 2020)
- N95 Respirator Reuse Memo (March 27, 2020)
Provisional License Applications
- Provisional EMR License Application - for OEC-Certified Personnel
- Provisional EMS License Application - For Students with NREMT Provisional Certification
- Provisionally Reinstated EMS License Application - For EMS Practitioners Who Retired in 2018
- Provisionally Reinstated EMS License Application - For EMS Practitioners Who Retired in 2016 or 2017
CoronaVirus Disease (COVID-19) EMS Response
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:
- 2020 Vermont Statewide EMS Protocols
- Protocol Update Resource Kit
- Summary of Changes from the 2018 version
Videos for donning and doffing procedures for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
In This Section
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.
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.
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.
Find out about EMS class schedules, practical exam schedules, leadership calls, regional and EMS Advisory Committee meetings.
Find contact information for Vermont EMS Office staff, EMS services, and EMS district chairs, training coordinators and medical advisors.
Check here often for changing notifications and updates of interest to the EMS community.
Here are important documents you will need to take a practical exam, apply for or renew a personnel license, operate an EMS agency, provide training, become a HeartSafe community, or offer Public Access Defibrillation.