General News
New Executive Director
Please welcome Lisa Herringshaw to the Executive Director Role!
Posted: to General News on Mon, Nov 25, 2024
Updated: Mon, Nov 25, 2024
Technical Advisor Job Posting
Accepting applications until 12pm on 10/22/24.
Posted: to General News on Tue, Oct 15, 2024
Updated: Tue, Oct 15, 2024
Executive Director Job Posting
Accepting application until 12pm on 9/20/24.
Posted: to General News on Fri, Sep 13, 2024
Updated: Fri, Sep 13, 2024
Nero's Law Practical Sessions for FY25
2 scheduled Nero's Law Practical Sessions
Posted: to General News on Mon, Aug 12, 2024
Updated: Mon, Aug 12, 2024
Nero's Law Practical Training Need Assessment
Gathering info to schedule future Regional-based Nero's Law practical training sessions.
Posted: to General News on Wed, Jun 12, 2024
Updated: Wed, Jun 12, 2024
Updated ERG is Available
2024 Emergency Response Guidebook was released on 4/12/24
Posted: to General News on Wed, Apr 17, 2024
Updated: Wed, Apr 17, 2024
2024.1 Wire-Bound Protocol Books Available
Order a hard-copy copy of the protocols through our office!
Posted: to General News on Wed, Mar 27, 2024
Updated: Wed, Mar 27, 2024
2425 Con-Ed Approvals are Open
Instructors can now apply for 2425-cyle con-ed programs
Posted: to General News on Wed, Mar 13, 2024
Updated: Wed, Mar 13, 2024
New Page Added for Your Convenience
Protocols, POE plans, and equipment/medication lists all on one page.
Posted: to General News on Mon, Mar 11, 2024
Updated: Mon, Mar 11, 2024
Open Office Hours Saturday 3/9/24 9am-1pm
Contact us for individualized service at a time convenient for you!
Posted: to General News on Thu, Mar 7, 2024
Updated: Thu, Mar 7, 2024
2024 Statewide Treatment Protocols
New STP's from OEMS, effective date no later than 4/22/24
Posted: to General News on Fri, Mar 1, 2024
Updated: Fri, Mar 1, 2024
Evening Office Hours
WMEMS will be available in the evenings to better assist you!
Posted: to General News on Fri, Feb 16, 2024
Updated: Fri, Feb 16, 2024
Annual Meeting on 4/11/24
In-Person Meeting at the Boylston Rooms
Posted: to General News on Thu, Jan 25, 2024
Updated: Thu, Jan 25, 2024
New Regional Medical Director
Welcome Dr. Ken Knowles!
Posted: to General News on Thu, Jan 25, 2024
Updated: Thu, Jan 25, 2024
Nominations for Awards at Annual Meeting are Open
Submit nominees for regional awards to be given at our annual meeting in April 2024!
Posted: to General News on Wed, Jan 17, 2024
Updated: Wed, Jan 17, 2024
EMS Personnel Influenza & COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Sample Declination/Exemption document available.
Posted: to General News on Thu, Dec 28, 2023
Updated: Thu, Dec 28, 2023
Nero Practical training scheduled in Franklin & Berkshire Counties
1/3/24 at Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield & 1/13/24 at JaDuke Theater in Turners Falls
Posted: to General News on Thu, Nov 30, 2023
Updated: Thu, Nov 30, 2023
Nero Practical training scheduled in Hampden County
11/4/23 at Baystate Health Training Center in Holyoke
Posted: to General News on Tue, Sep 26, 2023
Updated: Wed, Oct 11, 2023
Region 1 Medical Director Applicant Process
Accepting applicants until filled.
Posted: to General News on Fri, Sep 22, 2023
Updated: Fri, Sep 22, 2023
Free EMS-C Online Training
Mass EMS for Children 1-hour CEU on 10/3/23.
Posted: to General News on Fri, Sep 22, 2023
Updated: Fri, Sep 22, 2023
Nero Practical training scheduled in Hampshire County
Scheduled at UMass Amherst on 10/23/23.
Posted: to General News on Fri, Sep 22, 2023
Updated: Fri, Sep 22, 2023
Updates to First Responder Training
Updates to First Responder Training
Posted: to General News on Mon, Jul 17, 2023
Updated: Mon, Jul 17, 2023
FDA Recall of Draeger Oxylog 3000 Ventilators
FDA Recall of Draeger Oxylog 3000 Ventilators
Posted: to General News on Mon, Jul 17, 2023
Updated: Mon, Jul 17, 2023
End of Public Health Emergency PPE & Infection Control Guidance
Updated Guidance Memos & Sample Language for Agencies
Posted: to General News on Wed, May 17, 2023
Updated: Wed, May 17, 2023
We Are Hiring!
Executive Director Position
Posted: to General News on Thu, Dec 29, 2022
Updated: Thu, Dec 29, 2022
Proposed EMS Regulatory Change
upcoming public hearing
Posted: to General News on Mon, Sep 26, 2022
Updated: Mon, Sep 26, 2022
Temporary EMT certification expiration extended
Posted: to General News on Wed, Jun 15, 2022
Updated: Wed, Jun 15, 2022
Shelter Destination Waiver Issued Ahead of Storm
Posted: to General News on Fri, Jan 28, 2022
Updated: Fri, Jan 28, 2022
Region V Executive Director Position Posted
review job description and apply
Posted: to General News on Mon, Nov 8, 2021
Updated: Mon, Nov 8, 2021
Updated Advisory--12-lead competencies and required documentation
for paramedic agencies
Posted: to General News on Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Updated: Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Apply for Temporary MA EMT Certification...
for out-of-state or expired cards
Posted: to General News on Fri, Aug 27, 2021
Updated: Fri, Aug 27, 2021
2022 EMT Recerts CHANGE IN REQUIREMENTS
Posted: to General News on Sat, Jun 26, 2021
Updated: Sat, Jun 26, 2021
Recertification Education Deadline is 3/31/21
Keep an eye on the time...
Posted: to General News on Mon, Mar 1, 2021
Updated: Mon, Mar 1, 2021
Recommended by Dr. Beltran
Program: Drug Impairment For Health Care Professionals
Posted: to General News on Tue, Jan 26, 2021
Updated: Tue, Jan 26, 2021
WMEMS is HIRING
1 short-term contractor position available
Posted: to General News on Tue, Jan 12, 2021
Updated: Tue, Jan 12, 2021
COVID Update from the Medical Director
Posted: to General News on Wed, Nov 18, 2020
Updated: Wed, Nov 18, 2020
OEMS Clinical Coordinator Position Applications now being accepted
Posted: to General News on Tue, Oct 6, 2020
Updated: Tue, Oct 6, 2020
2021 Recertification updated to All-Online!
Posted: to General News on Mon, Sep 21, 2020
Updated: Wed, Sep 23, 2020
Weekly Medical Director Update and Details on First Responder Testing
Posted: to General News on Mon, Apr 13, 2020
Updated: Mon, Apr 13, 2020
Weekly Update from Region 1 Medical Director
Posted: to General News on Wed, Apr 1, 2020
Updated: Wed, Apr 1, 2020
OEMS releases STP update video
video of changes in effect April 1
Posted: to General News on Tue, Mar 24, 2020
Updated: Tue, Mar 24, 2020
April M&M Update
All Region 1 M&Ms Cancelled
Posted: to General News on Tue, Mar 17, 2020
Updated: Tue, Mar 17, 2020
Advisory: 2/2020 Physician Signatures on PCRs
When must you obtain a signature?
Posted: to General News on Tue, Feb 18, 2020
Updated: Tue, Feb 18, 2020
2020 Conference Dates Just Announced!
Speaker applications open
Posted: to General News on Tue, Jan 28, 2020
Updated: Tue, Jan 28, 2020
January 2020
OPEN classes posted!
Posted: to General News on Wed, Jan 8, 2020
Updated: Wed, Jan 8, 2020
New Protocol just released!
Emergency Protocol: Home Hemodialysis Removal
Posted: to General News on Mon, Dec 16, 2019
Updated: Mon, Dec 16, 2019
How To Apply for Special Credit
Posted: to General News on Tue, Dec 10, 2019
Updated: Tue, Dec 10, 2019
CMS Massachusetts Ambulance Reporting List
agencies in the first round of reporting
Posted: to General News on Thu, Nov 7, 2019
Updated: Thu, Nov 7, 2019
Alternate Destination HEAT waiver
shelters and cooling centers
Posted: to General News on Thu, Jul 18, 2019
Updated: Thu, Jul 18, 2019
Alternate Destination STORM WAIVER
Posted: to General News on Fri, Jan 18, 2019
Updated: Fri, Jan 18, 2019
Tuition Assistance Bill for Volunteer EMTs filed
Posted: to General News on Fri, Jan 18, 2019
Updated: Fri, Jan 18, 2019
FR/EMT volunteer ambulance bill re-filed
Posted: to General News on Fri, Jan 18, 2019
Updated: Fri, Jan 18, 2019
MATRIS V 3 Rollout Dates & Training Have Been Announced
Posted: to General News on Fri, Jan 11, 2019
Updated: Fri, Jan 11, 2019
CISM Confidentiality Law
In effect January 1 2019
Posted: to General News on Mon, Dec 31, 2018
Updated: Mon, Dec 31, 2018
ICS-300 Level Class to be held in Chesterfield in February
Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
Posted: to General News on Fri, Dec 21, 2018
Updated: Fri, Dec 21, 2018
ICS-300 Level Courses to be held in E. Longmeadow
Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
Posted: to General News on Fri, Dec 21, 2018
Updated: Fri, Dec 21, 2018
Save The Date Learning Session
Coverdell Education Day December 6
Posted: to General News on Mon, Nov 19, 2018
Updated: Mon, Nov 19, 2018
ZMedica Bleeding Control Trainer
Posted: to General News on Fri, Nov 2, 2018
Updated: Fri, Nov 2, 2018
MIH Program Manager Announced
Posted: to General News on Fri, Oct 26, 2018
Updated: Fri, Oct 26, 2018
DRAFT A/R for MATRIS NEMSIS V3
Posted: to General News on Mon, Oct 15, 2018
Updated: Mon, Oct 15, 2018
Region 1 OPEN CLASSES updated list
Posted: to General News on Fri, Oct 5, 2018
Updated: Fri, Oct 5, 2018
NREMT Recert Now Open
Effective 10/1/18
Posted: to General News on Mon, Oct 1, 2018
Updated: Mon, Oct 1, 2018
Timeline Issued
OEMS MATRIS Timeline for NEMSIS v 3.4
Posted: to General News on Mon, Jul 2, 2018
Updated: Mon, Jul 2, 2018
Upcoming Training for Region 1 EMTs
Response To The Active Threat Training
Posted: to General News on Mon, Jun 11, 2018
Updated: Mon, Jun 11, 2018
Clarence is orienting a new partner!
Posted: to General News on Thu, Jun 7, 2018
Updated: Fri, Jun 8, 2018
Congratulations to our newest agency!
Regionalization comes to Northern Berkshire County
Posted: to General News on Tue, May 29, 2018
Updated: Thu, Jun 7, 2018
DEA working to alleviate US drug shortages
Posted: to General News on Wed, May 16, 2018
Updated: Wed, May 16, 2018
Program on Stroke
Brian Andrews talks about Stroke on "Good Morning Pittsfield" Show
Posted: to General News on Wed, Mar 21, 2018
Updated: Wed, Mar 21, 2018
** New **
Baystate Health Systems & Westfield State Partner on MCI Drill
Posted: to General News on Wed, Mar 21, 2018
Updated: Wed, Mar 21, 2018
New Med Resource In Region 1
Posted: to General News on Wed, Mar 14, 2018
Updated: Wed, Mar 14, 2018
Western Massachusetts Emergency Medical Services Inc.
Physical Address: 30 Locust St (1st floor of McCallum Building @ Cooley-Dickinson Hospital), Northampton, MA 01060
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1278, Northampton, MA 01601
M-F 0800-1600
Closed on State/Federal Holidays
