The NYS Emergency Medical Services Council recently released the 2024 update on the EMS workforce shortage titled: Where are the Emergency Medical Responders? The report is comprised of surveys and data from the NYS Department of Health, NYS EMS Council (SEMSCO), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the National Association of EMTs (NAEMT). The report underscores critical challenges in the EMS sector and the need for adequate and stable EMS funding and creating career pathways to retain EMS professionals. You can read the entire document through the link below.

2024 Update on the EMS Workforce Shortage: Where are the Emergency Medical Responders?