EMS Advisory Council Schedules Virtual Public Meeting in May
Published Date: 4/24/2026
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Summary
The National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (NEMSAC) is holding a virtual public meeting on May 20, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m. ET. EMS professionals and the public can join by pre-registering and can even speak if they submit their remarks by May 13. This meeting helps shape national EMS policies that affect emergency responders and the public, with no direct costs but big impacts on how EMS services improve.
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