OUR VISION:
Our vision is to be the recognized leader in fire training and emergency medical services, respected by our stakeholders for anticipating and responding to their ever-changing needs while maintaining exceptional customer service.

OUR MISSION:
We are committed to training, educating and certifying emergency and community responders to protect the citizens and visitors of New Hampshire.

The Division of Fire Standards and Training and Emergency Medical Services is one of seven divisions within the Department of Safety working together to make New Hampshire the safest state in the nation. We are made up of full and part-time employees, including many instructors, who strive every day to fulfill our mission and commitment to excellence.  Our goal is to achieve this with professionalism, integrity and respect. High quality training is the foundation of prepared emergency responders who are integral to the quality of life in our state.  Our team is a highly motivated and dedicated group that work to meet the needs of New Hampshire’s Fire and EMS community in a responsive, proactive way, through collaborative partnerships with our stakeholders.

As Director, I am responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Division and the operations of the Fire Academy, including establishing training programs and offering instruction in firefighting, fire prevention and investigation, hazardous materials, technical rescue and the administration and management of fire departments and emergency medical units.  The Division is also responsible for managing the training, testing and licensing of EMS providers, units, instructors and vehicles, along with many other duties.  These responsibilities are functionally divided into three sections including the Bureau of Firefighter Training, the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and the Bureau of Certification and Support.  We are funded through revenue generated from the sale of motor vehicle records and grants awarded to our Division.

We encourage you to sign up for our FST-EMS list serve in order to stay up to date on general information, announcements and events throughout our State. Please feel free to contact us anytime by calling 603-223-4200 or by email at fstems@dos.nh.gov.

Director
Justin Cutting

Upcoming Trainings	Course Catalog	On My Time Firefighter I and II Training Program	EMS Licensing Process	RespondNH (Certification, training and licensing)
Current EMS Exams	Resource Center		Online Learning Academy	Recruitment and Retention

	News and Events
	April 1, 2025 The Division of Fire Standards and Training & Emergency Medical Services is happy to announce the release of New Hampshire Patient Care Protocols Version 9.1. This mid-cycle release includes the addition of a new general patient care protocol, 1.4 Modifications and Emergency Protocols. A summary of this protocol can be seen below. These changes and updates are considered in effect immediately. Protocol 1.4 Modifications and Emergency Protocols This protocol creates a mechanism to facilitate clinical care in circumstances outside of what is expected and during times unanticipated supply chain and other operational disruptions. Modifications and Emergency Protocols are only intended to be used when unanticipated clinical or operational situations arise AND can only be created/authorized by the Commissioner of the Department of Safety in consultation with the State EMS Medical Director. Please see the full text of protocol 1.4 Modifications and Emergency Protocols found within the State of New Hampshire Patient Care Protocols Version 9.1 for full details. Link to New Hampshire Patient Care Protocols, https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/fstems/ems/advlifesup/patientcare.html
	January 10, 2025 The Fire administrative rules updated to reflect the changes outlined by the recruitment and retention efforts. These rules, adopted by the Fire Standards and Training Commission and the Commissioner of the Department of Safety, are effective January 10, 2025.
	Upcoming Boards and Commission meetings
		Date	Time	Location
	Fire Standards and Training Commission (FSTC)	05/01/2025	9:30am	NH Fire Academy, Classroom 2
	Medical Control Board (MCB)	05/15/2025	9:00am	NH Fire Academy, Classroom 2
	Trauma and Emergency Service Coordinating Board (CB)	05/15/2025	1:00pm	NH Fire Academy, Classroom 2
	Trauma (TMRC)	04/16/2025	9:30am	NH Fire Academy, Classroom 2
	Protected Health Information; Privacy Committee	4/23/2025 CANCELLED	1:00pm	NH Fire Academy, Dry Lab Classroom
	Sub-Committee Meetings
	Administrative Rules Sub-Committee	5/05/2025	9:00am	NH Fire Academy, Classroom 1
	Curriculum Committee	04/14/25	1:00pm	NH Fire Academy, Classroom 1
	Visiting Committee- Inspector	TBD	10:00 am	NH Fire Academy, Classroom 1
	Visiting Committee- 1010 Firefighter	04/16/2025	9:00am	NH Fire Academy, Classroom 1
	Public Hearings
	All meeting materials can be found at: Board & Committee Documentation – New Hampshire Fire Academy & EMS (nhfa-ems.com)
	Of Interest
	2022 Recruitment and Retention Report Field Captain's district map New Hampshire Fire Chief's List Updated 02/11/2025 EMS Unit ListUpdated 02/11/2025 General Admission Application Medical Release Form How to Hire a Full Time Firefighter! Course Price List for FY25 (effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025) Prerequisites for training and certification programs (6/9/2022) Fire Standards and Training Cancer curriculum requirements for best practices for the use and cleaning of equipment Law Enforcement Officers, Professional Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians Career Development, Recruitment and Retention Program Overtime/Backfill Policy and Documents Overtime/Backfill Reimbursement Checklist for Training and Exercises Homeland Security Grant Training Reimbursement Packet Updated 7/2024 NOTE: This is information on grant funded training reimbursement for overtime/backfill, pay reimbursement for call firefighters and stipend for volunteer firefighters. This is for CURRENT programs. Only programs that are advertised are eligible for Overtime/Backfill. Homeland Security Grant Training Reimbursement Spreadsheet   Sign up for periodic updates by subscribing to the FST & EMS mailing list!

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