What happened: The U.S. Department of Transportation terminated all 25 members of the National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC) in a sudden decision. While the council itself still exists, its entire board was dismissed with plans to appoint new members in the future. Established in 2007, NEMSAC is tasked with advising federal officials on EMS policy and practice. The move has sparked uncertainty about the council’s effectiveness, its priorities, and the future role of EMS at the federal level.

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Highlights

Watch as Ed Bauter, MBA, MHL, NRP, FP-C, CCP-C; and Daniel Schwester, MICP, highlight the significance of this development, including:

NEMSAC’s limited influence. While designed to guide EMS nationally, the council has no

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