Message from Jon Krohmer, MD, New Director of Office of EMS

Jon Krohmer, MD, joins the Office of EMS with a wealth of experience as a local EMS medical director and having worked with NHTSA during his time at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He looks forward to continuing the development of data-driven and evidence-based EMS systems and promoting a safe and well-trained workforce.

Fighting the Opioid Crisis from the Front Lines

In a recently published article in EMS World, NHTSA Office of EMS Fellow Jeremy Kinsman, MPH, EMT and members from New Orleans EMS share how a public health agency is using EMS data to identify opioid overdose hot spots and save lives.

Next NEMSAC Meeting Date Announced

The next NEMSAC meeting will be held at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on December 1 and 2. The agenda and registration will be available soon. Materials from the September meeting are now available at EMS.gov.

Next FICEMS Meeting Date Announced

The next FICEMS meeting will be held at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on December 2. The agenda and registration will be available soon. Materials from the August meeting are now available at EMS.gov.

Register Now: EMS Focus Webinar Series

From safety and education to data and evidence-based guidelines, the Office of EMS brings together local, state and federal experts to share relevant information that helps advance EMS systems across the country.