|
Tammy Fortier, EMT-I
tfortier@dos.nh.gov
(603) 271-7048
The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services licenses over 260 EMS squads, 365 EMS vehicles, and over 4700 prehospital care providers. Certified providers are eligible for a state EMS provider’s license. Here is a breakdown of certification levels and pay status:
EMT-Basic Level
EMT-Intermediate
EMT-Paramedic
Other Levels*
Statewide |
Total
59%
20%
12%
9%
100% |
Paid
36%
52%
90%
12%
43% |
Volunteer
64%
48%
10%
88%
57% |
| * Other certification levels are: Physician’s Assistant, RN, Apprentice, Emergency Response, First Responder |
| |
| The state EMS system is divided into five regions, each comprised of local EMS districts, which are governed by representatives elected from the local communities. The following describes the pay status of EMS providers in each of the five regions: |
Region 1
Region 2
Region 3
Region 4
Region 5 |
Paid
40%
50%
52%
36%
16%
|
Volunteer
60%
50%
48%
64%
84% |
Area Served
Claremont area, Connecticut River Valley
Hillsborough, Cheshire, and part of Rockingham County
Seacoast
Central New Hampshire, Lakes Region
North Country (wilderness region) |
|
