Clinton, Miss. — The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) announced the winners of the inaugural Field EMS Bill Advocate of the Year Award. This national award recognizes EMS professionals for outstanding volunteer efforts to pass H.R. 809, the Field EMS Quality, Innovation and Cost-Effectiveness Improvement Act (also known as the “Field EMS Bill”).
Three nominees were selected to receive the award, which will be formally presented at EMS On The Hill Day on March 26, in Washington, D.C. The recipients of this year’s award are:
Jason White (Missouri)
White played an integral role in obtaining co-sponsors Rep. Luetkemeyer (MO-3) and Rep. Graves (MO-6); obtaining letters of support from the Missouri EMS Association and Missouri Ambulance Association; and leading a constituency group of Missouri EMS professionals to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the bill.
Gary McLean (Oregon)
McLean worked tirelessly to obtain co-sponsors Rep. Blumenaur (OR-3), Rep. Bonamici (OR-1), Rep. DeFazio (OR-4) and Rep. Schrader (OR-5); and secured a letter of support from the Oregon EMS Association.
Jason Scheiderer (Indiana)
Scheiderer was responsible for securing the original Field EMS Bill sponsor, Rep. Buschon (IN-8), and co-sponsor Rep. Carson (IN-7); and obtaining a letter of support from the Indiana EMS Association and Putnam County Operation Life Agency. In addition to the award, recipients receive their expenses paid to EMS On The Hill Day. NAEMT congratulates and thanks the recipients for their determined support of the Field EMS Bill!
About NAEMT
Formed in 1975 and today more than 32,000 members strong, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) is the only national association dedicated to representing the professional interests of all emergency medical services (EMS) practitioners, including Paramedics, advanced emergency medical technicians, emergency medical technicians, emergency medical responders and other professionals working in prehospital emergency medicine. NAEMT members work in all sectors of EMS, including government service agencies, fire departments, hospital-based ambulance services, private companies, industrial and special operations settings, and in the military.