Vermont's Emergency Medical Services system – or EMS – responds to medical emergencies daily. EMS is an integrated system for 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 3,000 licensed EMS personnel are volunteers.
The Vermont EMS Office is available to answer all your questions. Send us an email or call us at 802-863-7310.
Looking for ways to get started? You can...
Join a rescue squad
Local squads are listed on our contact page.
Take a course
Upcoming classes across the state can be found on the education page.
Apply for national licensure
This can be completed on the NREMT website.
Create an account and apply for Vermont licensure
This can be done on our e-Licensing Portal, LIGHTS.
Volunteer
If you're interested in volunteering, find your EMS district on the district page.
Explore New Career Opportunities
If you're interested in career opportunities, open positions can be found here.
Ask Additional Questions
The Vermont EMS Office is available to answer all your questions. Send us an email or call us at 802-863-7310.