The Emergency Medical Services Association of Colorado was formed in Bailey in 1973, during the infancy of the revolution in emergency medical care in the United States, as the Emergency Medical Technician Association of Colorado. It is one of the oldest, and strongest, state EMS associations. EMSAC comprises paid and volunteer professionals both: including EMTs, advanced EMTs, paramedics and emergency medical responders; physicians, nurses, PAs, EMS instructors and emergency medical dispatchers from virtually every region of Colorado.

Through the core association functions of Advocate, Communicate and Educate, EMSAC strives to:

Q&A with Donnie Woodyard, Jr., Executive Director of the U.S. EMS Compact

Q: What is the United States EMS Compact, and why is it important?
A: The United States EMS Compact is an agreement between states that allows licensed EMS clinicians to practice in any of the 24 Compact Member states without requiring additional licenses. It provides a "Privilege to Practice," enabling clinicians to work in multiple states while maintaining public safety and professional accountability.

The best EMS system in the country: new EMSAC President Tom Anderson

EMSAC leaders' wide contributions to the profession and their communities

By Monet Meisman, EMSAC Communications Committee

American College of Paramedics to be created

By Nick Nudell, EMSAC Region 1 Representative

Meet EMSAC's Leadership

March 2024