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EMT/Paramedic Recertification Information

• EMT/PMD Instruction Letter (pdf 16.76kb/2 pages)
• EMT/PMD Recertification Notice (pdf 356.78kb)
• FACT Sheet EMT Renewal (pdf 10.57kb)

About Us

The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services is responsible for the statewide regulation of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics; EMT and paramedic training programs; and ambulance services and their vehicles.  The bureau establishes and reviews the Florida EMS State Plan (.zip 10,306kb/24 pages) to provide new strategies to improve emergency services throughout the state. The EMS Grants Program distributes funds from the EMS Trust Fund to improve and expand emergency medical services through county, matching, and rural grants.  The EMS Data Program collects and analyzes data from the EMS Service providers to measure the effectiveness of emergency services.

Mailing List

The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services' mailing list was created to enhance our communication within the community.  Subscribers to the mailing list will receive automatic e-mails that consist of current events, news, and updates for the Bureau of EMS.  To subscribe to the mailing list and receive automatic e-mail updates please visit EMS mailing list.

Newsletter

The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services' newsletter is designed to help keep the public and Florida's EMS personnel notified of any recent events or information happening in the Bureau. 

• October 2009, Volume 5, Issue 4 (.pdf  317.21kb/6 pages)
• July 2009, Volume 5, Issue 3 (.pdf  1.69mb/7 pages)
• April 2009, Volume 5, Issue 2 (.pdf  466.87kb/8 pages)
• January 2009, Volume 5, Issue 1 (.pdf  291.71kb/4 pages)
• October 2008, Volume 4, Issue 4 (.pdf  2.69mb/4 pages)
• July 2008, Volume 4, Issue 3 (.pdf  495.30kb/8 pages)
• April 2008, Volume 4, Issue 2 (.pdf  4.0mb/6 pages)
• January 2008, Volume 4, Issue 1 (.pdf  512.05kb/6 pages)
• October 2007, Volume 3, Issue 4 (.pdf  759.21kb/6 pages)
• July 2007, Volume 3, Issue 3 (.pdf  953.36kb/10 pages)
• April 2007, Volume 3, Issue 2 (.pdf 429.65kb/8 pages)
• January 2007, Volume 3, Issue 1 (.pdf 375kb/5 pages)

Contact Us

For more information write:

Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
E-mail: Bureau Personnel

All issues related to EMT and Paramedic certifications should be sent to:
Florida Department of Health
Division of Medical Quality Assurance
EMT/Paramedic Certification Office
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C85
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3285
Phone (850) 488-0595
Fax: 850-921-6365
Web: www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/EMT-Paramedic

Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
E-mail: MQA_EMT-Paramedic@doh.state.fl.us

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