19K views · 241 reactions | This week Recruit Class 167 completed their testing for National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and State certification. With EMT wrapped, recruits officially began fire suppression training beginning with air management consumption. | Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department | Facebook

What's the difference between National Registry certification and state licensure? We break it down! The National Registry provides a credible, accredited examination (NCCA-accredited!) to prove your competency meets the national standard. But remember: the state grants the license, or the "green ticket" to practice. Don't skip this crucial step! Full details on the systems approach in the latest Registry Insider. ____ #NREMT #EMS #EMT #podcast #license #healthcare #paramedic | National Registry

When a member of the public calls 911, they can't choose their provider. They place their absolute trust in a system they may not fully understand. But what is that system? In this episode, host Bill Seifarth and Dr. Paul Rosenberger explore the powerful "systems approach" to public protection in EMS. Drawing a compelling parallel to the Chain of Survival, they reveal the four essential links - education, national certification, state licensure, and local credentialing - that must work in harmon