NAEMT announced Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) as this year’s recipient of the Field EMS Legislator of the Year Award, presented in conjunction with EMS On The Hill Day on April 29. This prestigious award recognizes a member of Congress who demonstrates an outstanding commitment and support of high-quality field emergency care and the EMS professionals who serve our nation’s patients.

“It is critical we find meaningful ways to give EMS providers the necessary tools and adequate resources to ensure Americans continue to have access to high-quality, lifesaving emergency medical services,” said Sen. Crapo. “The importance of this care rendered daily to patients in need throughout the country by EMS professionals cannot be understated.”

View the full announcement here.