SAN DIEGO — The Fitch EMS Foundation is accepting applications for the James O. Page Legacy Scholarship.
The scholarship, sponsored by Mission Critical Protocols Inc, is open to aspiring EMS leaders seeking mentorship and professional development. Applications are due by March 15, 2026.
The scholarship recipient will take part in a six-part mentorship program led by Dr. Jay Fitch and receive full registration and travel expenses to attend the 2026 Pinnacle EMS Leadership Forum, scheduled for July 13-16 in San Diego. The winner will also be recognized publicly at the conference and welcomed into the Fitch EMS Foundation’s network of EMS leaders and mentors.
The scholarship honors James O. Page, a pioneering EMS leader credited with helping shape modern emergency medical services. Page held key leadership roles in EMS and fire service, coordinated Los Angeles County’s first paramedic rescue services, and served as technical consultant and writer for the “Emergency!” television series.
Over the course of his career, he authored six books, delivered more than 800 public speeches and mentored thousands of EMS professionals.
“As the 2023 James O. Page Scholar, I can personally attest to the value of this award in accelerating leadership and professional growth,” Mission Critical Protocols founder John Ehrhart said. “We’re proud to sponsor this scholarship because we’ve seen firsthand what it does for people. We encourage anyone who is serious about growing as a leader in EMS to apply.”
Dr. Jay Fitch, who leads the mentorship, brings more than 50 years of EMS and public safety experience and is widely known for his leadership, consulting and work co-founding the Pinnacle EMS Leadership Forum.
