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EMS Section Survey - Impacts of new Central Registry, EMT and Paramedic Licensing system April 2026

The implementation of the new EMT Central Registry and Paramedic licensing process by EMSA on April 1st has created some challenges for the Calif Fire Service. If you, your dept or your personnel have been impacted by the new system/process, please complete the survey as this is an attempt to identify and quantify the scope of issues/ impacts we have encountered. A Teams Meeting will also be scheduled for Tuesday 5/12/26 @4pm to discuss the issues. Contact Kthompson@nbfd.net if you do not receive an email with the meeting link.
1.The Paramedic initial/renewals licensure process has gone smoothly since new system implemented April 1
2.EMT initial/renewals certifications have gone smoothly since new system implemented April 1
3.Paramedic Licensing: Renewal Application (check all that apply and use "other" text box)
4.Paramedic Licensing: Initial PM Application (check all that apply and use "other" text box)
5.LEMSA EMT Renewal Certification : Renewal Application (check all that apply and use "other" text box)
6.Dept/Certifying Entity EMT Renewal/Reinstatement Certification : Renewal Application (check all that apply and use "other" text box)
7.EMT : Initial Application (check all that apply and use "other" text box) -Cert entity or LEMSA for initial EMT cert
8.The new EMT/PM process has required additional staff time to ensure initial or renewals of paramedics and EMT"s cert/lic are completed
9.Other impacts for EMT's or paramedics cert/licensure not captured above
10.Issues we had with PM or EMT cert/licensure are all resolved now
11.The instructions and "how to" provided by EMSA are helpful and easy to navigate
12.County your dept is located in