Ep 39. NAEMT Radio – Lead with NAEMT: How to Get Involved with NAEMT

In this episode of NAEMT Radio, Rob Lawrence is on-site at the 2024 EMS World Expo, where he speaks with Dr. Gary Peterson and Shannon Watson about volunteering opportunities within NAEMT. They discuss the importance of getting involved, the diverse roles available, and how volunteering can significantly impact both personal career growth and the broader EMS community. Shannon highlights positions in advocacy, education, and membership committees, encouraging listeners to get involved based on their interests and passions.

The episode also features testimonies from NAEMT volunteers, Dr. Gustavo Flores and Julius Jackson. They share their experiences of being part of committees such as advocacy, education, and workforce, emphasizing how their involvement has made a difference in advancing the EMS profession and helping underserved areas. Both Gary and Shannon emphasize that volunteering is about building connections, learning, and making lasting changes within EMS.

Listeners are encouraged to explore current opportunities with NAEMT by visiting the NAEMT website, where they can find open committee positions and apply to join. Whether through advocacy, education, or membership, the message is clear: there are many ways for members to contribute, grow, and make a positive impact in EMS

In October, you will have an opportunity to attend virtually in several NAEMT committee meetings. At these virtual meetings, members will learn about committee missions, visions and activities, participate in discussions on trending issues and topics, and ask questions. Members who wish to attend any of these virtual meetings will need to register in advance.

Below is the schedule of meetings which will be held on NAEMT’s virtual platform. All registrants will be provided with access information in advance of the meeting.

• Membership Committee – Wednesday, 10/2 at 10 am CT
• EMS Disaster Preparedness Committee – Thursday, 10/3 at 10 am CT
• EMS Workforce Committee – Wednesday, 10/16 at 12 pm CT
• EMS Economics Committee – Tuesday, 10/22 at 2 pm CT
• Advocacy Committee – Wednesday, 10/23 at 3 pm CT

We hope you will attend one or more of these virtual meetings to experience how NAEMT’s committees work and advance the EMS profession.

 

Resources:

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About our Guests

Dr. Gary Peterson: Dr. Gary Peterson is a board member representing the Mid-Atlantic region for NAEMT and has been a paramedic for 24 years. He is passionate about education and advocacy within EMS, and his involvement with NAEMT has been a key driver in his professional growth.

Shannon Watson: Shannon Watson is the outgoing Great Plains Board Member for NAEMT and has been a paramedic since 2004. With a diverse background in EMS roles, including education and leadership, Shannon is committed to improving access to quality EMS training and advocacy.

Dr. Gustavo Flores: Dr. Gustavo Flores is a long-term NAEMT member and an active volunteer across various committees, including advocacy and education. He is both a paramedic and physician, dedicated to advancing EMS education and legislative efforts to support the profession.

Julius Jackson: Julius Jackson is a member of the NAEMT Workforce and Membership Committees and has over 20 years of experience in EMS. He brings his expertise as an educator to help shape the future of EMS, focusing on workforce challenges and enhancing membership engagement.