Vermont EMS Academy - VEMSA

10/21/2026

Please take note of the following change of dates for our upcoming EMT course in Rutland!

10/16/2026

Fall is in full swing at the Vermont EMS Academy - and what a week it’s been so far! 🍁
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Monday - EMT Class

Tuesday - We welcomed Cohort 3 for the start of their Paramedic Program

Wednesday - AEMT classes at both VEMSA and Upper Valley Ambulance Inc., plus ACLS, Heartsaver First Aid/CPR and a workplace first aid class with Hudson Design and Build in Killington

Thursday: Cohort 2 Paramedic Class, ACLS Renewal, Heartsaver CPR/AED course with Mary Meyer Toys, AND a Heartsaver CPR/AED with First Aid course for the Windham Regional Career Center

Friday & Saturday: We officially wrap up our first OEC to EMT program that was being held in Newfane and at Waterbury Ambulance

From students beginning their EMS careers to experienced providers refreshing their skills, and community members learning how to help in an emergency, there’s been plenty of learning happening this fall!

A BIG shoutout to all our instructors who made this hectic week possible! We appreciate you!

10/14/2026

One of our students recently shared a message of gratitude for the support and mentorship they received from us that wasn’t available elsewhere. Check out the message! 👇
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“I would like to extend a huge thank-you to the VEMSA staff for stepping up and helping me through a challenging time in my EMS education journey. They took time out of their own schedules to work with me, support me, and help me reach my goals, and I truly can’t thank them enough for that. I was struggling quite a bit with my AEMT exam, and with the extra time, guidance, and support I received from VEMSA, I was able to pass on my very next attempt with flying colors! Their willingness to go above and beyond made a huge difference in my success, and I’m incredibly grateful for the time and effort they invested in me. Thank you, VEMSA, for believing in me and helping me take this next step in my EMS career!”

10/10/2026

Does your business have a first aid kit in need of restock? Our team can help. We have the ability to help cater your first aid kit to satisfy the needs of your organization. Give us a call to learn more!

10/05/2026

We know workplace safety. Let us come train your employees! No group is too large.

10/03/2026

We recently held a Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) course! This course teaches EMS professionals how to treat casualties in the civilian tactical environment, such as an active shooter event.

09/25/2026

Yesterday our instructors were in all areas of Vermont teaching! We had TECC at our main campus in Newfane, our Mobile Education Trailer was at Newport Ambulance for a PHTLS course, and we were also teaching CPR and First Aid in Burlington!

09/20/2026

09/17/2026

Students in our Paramedic Program are seen working on vehicle extraction today at the academy! We teach our students to master BLS skills and learn to integrate ALS skills into their course of treatment.

09/11/2026

It is not too late to register for our EMT and AEMT courses that start next week! Sign up now at vemsa.org 📋 ✏️