Vermont Law Protects Access to Emergency Medical Care

Vermont law helps ensure that people who experience a sudden illness or injury can get emergency medical services (EMS). It also establishes how Vermont guides EMS training and plans for emergency care across the state.

Access to emergency care: Under 18 V.S.A. § 901, all people in Vermont who experience a sudden, unexpected illness or injury have access to EMS. These services help save lives, prevent injuries from getting worse, and relieve suffering.

Statewide guidance and training: Under 18 V.S.A. § 909, Vermont established the EMS Advisory Committee and EMS Education Council to help guide statewide EMS planning and training. For more information, visit the EMS Advisory Committee page.

This page contains additional information about EMS policies, rules, and regulations. For Licensing information, visit the Licensing page.

For Individual First Responders

EMS Policies and Guidance

Allegations, Hearings, and Appeals
Ensuring EMS Clinician Competence & Safety
EMS Protocols

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For EMS Agencies
Automated External Defibrilator (AED) and HEARTsafe Information

Automated External Defibrilator (AED) Information

  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Locator:  This user-friendly platform allows the public to locate AEDs in their vicinity.  It also ensures those who have registered an AED location previously that their data is accurate in the registry.  
    • If an AED needs to be registered, please use the Registry tool below to submit data to the Vermont Department of Health.
    • If an AED has been previously registered but the information needs to be updated, please email [email protected] and our staff will work with you to make the necessary adjustments.
    • You can apply for an AED Grant Program to subsidize the cost here: AED Grant for Individuals & Organizations.
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Registration Tool: Use this tool to notify the Vermont Department of Health that a public access defibrillator has been placed at your location. 
    • Generate one entry per physical 9-1-1 address - the system will allow you to enter up to 10  placement locations for that specific address.  
      • Example:  XYZ Enterprises, 7 Cyclone Street, Anytown, VT: Location 1: Gymnasium, Location 2: Lunch room; Location 3: Manager's office wall, etc.
      • For entities with AEDs located at more than one physical 9-1-1 address, create entries sufficient to cover all locations.

HEARTsafe Information

  • HEARTsafe Communities: Communities that meet specific criteria earn official HEARTSafe Community recognition, complete with signage and resources to showcase their dedication to public health and safety. 
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • HEARTSafe Application
  • Please send completed HEARTSafe applications to the Vermont EMS Office by emailing [email protected] or by mailing to Vermont EMS, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671-8330
  • PAD Legislation: This is the text of legislation that created the Public Access Defibrillation program and provides instructions for registering defibrillators with the Vermont Department of Health.
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