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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.
The Director is 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
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News and Events |
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May 23, 2025
The Division of Fire Standards and Training & Emergency Medical Service is opening the sixty (60) day public comment period on the proposed State of New Hampshire Patient Care Protocols Version 9.2. Comments can be submitted to justin.s.romanello@dos.nh.gov until 14 July 2025. Additionally, the Division will be holding two public hearings at the below location on the specified date and times.
- Date and Times: Wednesday, 18 June 2025 at 3:00pm and 5:00pm
- Place: Fire Standards and Training & Emergency Medical Services Classroom 4, 98 Smokey Bear Blvd Concord, NH 03305 – Classroom #1
Proposed State of New Hampshire Patient Care Protocols Version 9.2 - Mid-Cycle Roll-Out – Policy 8.1 Baby Safe Haven
May 9, 2025
The NH Fire Standards and Training Commission (FSTC) is seeking volunteers for a curriculum developmentVisitingCommitteefor the Driver Operator All Vehicles, Pumper, and Aerial programs. These programs will be aligned with the new NFPA 1010 standard, which is part of the NFPA standards consolidation project.
Members of the Visiting Committee(VC) will be responsible for determining what students should know and be able to do, what the structure of the courses should look like, and how student skill and understanding should be measured.
Volunteers selected for the VC will guide the Division of Fire Standards and Training & EMS in creating the curriculum and instructional materials, testing materials, and other requirements outlined in Administrative Rule.The VC will meet once per month to review work done by Division curriculum developers and instructional designers. This process will finish when the curriculum is ready to be presented to the FSTC for approval and public comment.
If you are interested in helping to define what the next generation of Firefighters in New Hampshire knows and does, you can submit your application to join the visiting committee. Applications must be received by August 8thto be considered.
Application form: https://nhfa-ems.com/visiting-committee-membership-request-form/(approx. 3 minutes to complete)
The NFPA 1010 Standard on Professional Qualifications for Firefighters(2024) can be found at: https://www.nfpa.org/1010 |
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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 |
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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. |
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Upcoming Boards and Commission meetings |
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Fire Standards and Training Commission (FSTC) |
09/04/2025 |
9:30am |
NH Fire Academy, Classrooms 5 & 6 |
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Medical Control Board (MCB) |
07/17/2025 |
9:00am |
NH Fire Academy, Classrooms 5 & 6 |
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Trauma and Emergency Service Coordinating Board (CB) |
07/17/2025 |
1:00pm |
NH Fire Academy, Classrooms 5 & 6 |
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Trauma (TMRC) |
08/20/2025 |
9:30am |
NH Fire Academy, Classroom 2 |
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Protected Health Information; Privacy Committee |
06/25/2025 CANCELLED |
1:00pm |
NH Fire Academy, Dry Lab Classroom |
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Sub-Committee Meetings |
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Administrative Rules Sub-Committee |
06/16/2025 CANCELLED |
9:00am |
NH Fire Academy, Classroom 1 |
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Curriculum Committee |
TBD |
1:00pm |
NH Fire Academy, Classroom 1 |
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Visiting Committee- Inspector |
TBD |
10:00 am |
NH Fire Academy, Classroom 1 |
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Visiting Committee- 1010 Firefighter |
07/16/2025 |
9:00am |
NH Fire Academy, Classroom 1 |
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Public Hearings |
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All meeting materials can be found at:
Board & Committee Documentation – New Hampshire Fire Academy & EMS (nhfa-ems.com)
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Of Interest |
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