In 2025, our 50th anniversary year, we will celebrate NAEMT’s legacy created by dedicated members, faculty, and friends. NAEMT embodies leadership, advocacy, and education within EMS. We are forever grateful for the service and fortitude of our members. Through their vision, we are advancing the EMS profession and empowering the EMS workforce. This golden milestone shines brightly over our association and its luster will guide us toward an even brighter future. As we go forth into 2025 and highlight our many accomplishments, we hope to ignite positivity, passion, and excitement as we look toward NAEMT’s next 50 years. Our legacy is one of transformation, inclusion, and the power of our people who, together, are on a mission to save and heal lives worldwide.
Partners
Honoring a Legacy: Celebrating 50 Years of NAEMT & 55 Years of the National Registry
In 2025, two pillars of the EMS profession reach major milestones: The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) turns 50, while the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians celebrates its 55th anniversary. Together, their 105 years represent a legacy of dedication, advocacy, and advancement in EMS.
Before the 1970s, EMS lacked national standards, and responders were often seen as mere "drivers" or "attendants." A visionary group recognized the need for skilled professionals trained to assess and treat medical emergencies. Their efforts led to the founding of NAEMT, championing EMS professionals, and the National Registry, establishing certification standards that elevated the profession.
Through the decades, their collaboration transformed EMS into a vital arm of healthcare. Today, EMS Clinicians play a critical role in trauma care, cardiac resuscitation, and public health crises, proving indispensable in challenges like the opioid epidemic and COVID-19.
As EMS evolves with new technologies and healthcare demands, NAEMT and the National Registry remain committed to ensuring Clinicians receive the training, certification, and recognition they deserve. We honor the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the next 50 years of innovation and lifesaving service.
NPPGov has a long-standing partnership with the NAEMT, working collaboratively to support EMS departments through our extensive portfolio of cooperative contracts. This relationship ensures NAEMT members have access to pre-vetted, cost-effective procurement solutions that align with their operational needs. Additionally, NPPGov provides financial support to the NAEMT, reinforcing our shared commitment to advancing the EMS service. Through this partnership, NAEMT members benefit from streamlined purchasing, compliance with grant regulations, and the ability to stretch their funding further, ultimately enhancing their ability to serve and protect their communities. NPPGov is a proud sponsor of NAEMT’s educational scholarships.
