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There were 1,717 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 480,257 in the last 365 days.

Maine EMS Press Releases

17 Press Releases
  • Published on July 20, 2026 - 20:21 GMT

    Community Paramedicine Personnel Licensure applications now open

    Community Paramedicine (CP) Licensure Maine EMS has officially launched the application process for Community Paramedicine Personnel. CP licenses provide an additive scope of practice to your existing base EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic license. Application …

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  • Published on July 18, 2026 - 00:03 GMT

    Rules Committee meeting on July 20 is cancelled

    The Rules Committee meeting scheduled for next Monday, July 20th, is canceled

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  • Published on July 6, 2026 - 17:43 GMT

    EdCom cancelled on July 8

    The Education Committee has cancelled their monthly meeting  for July 8.  The next meeting will be at 0900 on August 12, 2026

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  • Published on July 1, 2026 - 20:07 GMT

    Understanding the Protocol Workgroup Webinar

    Please join Maine EMS and Associate State Medical Director Jack Lewis to gain understanding, learn how to participate with suggestions, and outline the process the Protocol Workgroup uses to develop recommendations for the MDPB. 1 hour of CEH July 14 10-11 …

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  • Published on June 30, 2026 - 23:09 GMT

    Dr. Matt Sholl retires from Maine EMS

    For over two decades, Dr. Matt Sholl been the Maine EMS State Medical Director. Today, June 30, 2026 is his last day before he retires from this role. We knew it couldn't last forever, but sure wanted it to. Dr. Sholl has spent countless hours leading …

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  • Published on June 29, 2026 - 19:31 GMT

    No EMS Board meeting July 1

    Just a reminder that there will be NO Maine Board of EMS meeting on July 1.  The EMS Board's next meeting will be August 5, 2026 at 0930.

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  • Published on June 6, 2026 - 11:47 GMT

    ER Parking at EMMC

    From Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Due to heavy traffic we are asking all ambulances who are not delivering patients directly to the Emergency Room to please pull ahead to the ambulance parking area. We have had several instances of transfer …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 02:50 GMT

    Nominations Open for Maine EMS Awards

    Every day, EMS clinicians, services, and partners across Maine go above and beyond to provide exceptional, life-saving care to our communities. Now is the time to recognize their outstanding dedication, leadership, and hard work. We are thrilled to …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 02:50 GMT

    Updated Togus VA Transport Guidance

    Based on feed back from the first week of accepting ambulance transports, Togus VA Hospital has updated their guidance document. Agencies intending to transport to the VA Hospital must review the transport guidelines and follow the process before bringing …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 02:50 GMT

    Updates to MDPB Approved Equipment list

    Maine Emergency Medical Services Department of Public Safety 45 Commerce Drive Suite 1 152 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0152

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 02:50 GMT

    Retirement of Dr. Matt Sholl as State EMS Medical Director

    It is with a sense of overwhelming gratitude, and a definite touch of sadness, that Maine EMS shares the retirement of Dr. Matthew Sholl as the Maine State EMS Medical Director.  Dr. Sholl has announced his retirement will be effective July 1, 2026. Matt …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 02:50 GMT

    Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant closing soon!

    Maine EMS would like to remind public safety agencies about a federal U.S. DOT discretionary grant that is available, but the deadline is closing in quickly!   The Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant mission it to traffic death and serious injuries …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 02:50 GMT

    QI Meeting for Apr 22 has been cancelled

    Maine Emergency Medical Services Department of Public Safety 45 Commerce Drive Suite 1 152 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0152

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 02:50 GMT

    Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act (PPAEMA) Second Update

    Maine Emergency Medical Services Department of Public Safety 45 Commerce Drive Suite 1 152 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0152

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 02:50 GMT

    Maine EMS is Seeking State Medical Director Applicants

    Maine EMS is Seeking State Medical Director Applicants Maine EMS is seeking applications for the Maine EMS State Medical Director position. After 17 years of service with Maine EMS as the Associate State Medical Director and State Medical Director, Dr. …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 02:50 GMT

    EMS Awards Ceremony Cancelled on May 21

    Maine EMS Community, Given the ongoing impact on so many of our united Public Safety Community by the recent tragedies in Searsmont and Avon, Maine EMS has coordinated with the Friends of EMS for Maine and made the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 02:50 GMT

    Medication Procurement and the PPAEMA

    May 18, 2026 EMS Agency Leaders, As EMS agencies continue to navigate the evolving landscape of medication procurement and controlled substance access, we wanted to share several considerations and potential strategies that may help your service prepare …

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