EMS News: Join the National EMS Advisory Council
- Published January 12, 2021
Looking to make a difference in your community? Join the National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC). Applications due this Friday, 1/15/2021, at 5 pm EST.
The Department of Transportation established the NEMSAC to provide information, advice, and recommendations on all aspects of EMS development and implementation. The council is comprised of 25 members that collectively represent all sectors of the EMS community. The broad-based membership ensures that it has sufficient EMS system expertise to reflect the whole EMS community accurately.
Members serve 2-year terms and may be reappointed for one additional successive term. The council meets in plenary session approximately three to four times per year. Members will not receive pay or other compensation for their service but are entitled to reimbursement for their travel expenses, including per diem.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a resume or CV and letters of recommendation via email or mail at the addresses below. Applicants should also identify which sector or discipline they hope to represent.
Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Email: NEMSAC@dot.gov
Mail: Use only overnight mail such as UPS or FedEx to:
U.S. Department of Transportation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Office of Emergency Medical Services
Attn: NEMSAC
1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E., NTI-140
Washington, D.C. 20590
For further details about the application process, read the Federal Register Notice or contact Clary Mole with the NHTSA Office of EMS at Clary.Mole@dot.gov or 202-366-2795. Visit EMS.gov for more information about current NEMSAC members and activities.
