Q. Can I become a certified and licensed EMT in Alabama if I pass the EMT & Fire Training EMT B Course?
A. Yes. The State of Alabama accepts out-of-state applicants who have a current NREMT certificate. The EMT & Fire Training Inc. courses for EMT-B and EMT-I85 prepare you to pass your exams and be NREMT certified.
The fee for reciprocity in the State of Alabama is $10.00 for 2 years. Contact Information: Gary Mackay at gary.mackay@adph.state.al.us or call 334-206-5383.
http://www.adph.org/ems/Default.asp?id=816
As a part of the EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate you get full access to our test prep site to help you study for the NREMT exams at no extra cost. http://www.emt-national-training.com/
Q. Does Alabama require any extra EMT training that EFT does not provide in its course?
A. Yes. You must be affiliated with a licensed Emergency Medical Provider Service and trained by the provider service’s Continuing Education Coordinator in the Alabama EMS Treatment Protocols course before you can have an ‘Active’ Alabama State License.
Q. How do I recertify for EMS in the State of Alabama?
A. There is a 2-year license renewal fee of $10.00 as long as your license stays current. In addition to the fee, an application and the required Continuing Education hours are needed (EMT: 24 hours, Intermediate: 36 hours, Paramedic: 48 hours). A Full Protocol Certificate dated 2009 or 2010 for EMT Protocol Review with a skills and scenario verification certificate is also required. Protocol Update Certificate dated 2010 for review of changes to full protocols. You must also present an official typed current CPR card, photo, and a criminal background check.
*The Office of Emergency Medical Services & Trauma (OEMS&T) for the State of Alabama, discontinued licensing EMT-I85 in 2003. If you are already in possession of a license for EMTI-85 in the State of Alabama, you can continue to be licensed as long as you properly renew each licensing cycle.
http://www.adph.org/ems/Default.asp?id=816
Alabama EMS and Trauma
Dennis Blair, Director
Alabama Department of Public Health
Office of EMS and Trauma
The RSA Tower
201 Monroe Street, Suite 750
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
Phone: (334) 206-5383
Fax: (334) 206-5260
Email: http://www.adph.org/ContactUs.asp?cnt=1&id=803
Firefighter
Q. Does the state accept IFSAC Certification for reciprocity?
A. Yes. To apply for reciprocity in the State of Alabama, a signature of the Chief Officer that is considering hiring the applicant is required on the reciprocity package. The package must also include a copy of an IFSAC Firefighter I or I/II IFSAC 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness, Operations, and Mission Specific 6.2 and 6.6. The reciprocity package must also consist of the completed course syllabus, schedule of training hours, topics studied, class records and information to contact the Academy to verify the training. The amount of training hours must exceed 360 hours of NFPA 1001 job performance requirements.
http://www.alabamafirecollege.net/Reciprocity.aspx
Q. Where is the State of Alabama in the transition from the NFPA 1021 curriculum to the new National EMS Education Standards?
A. The State of Alabama will update their Firefighter curriculum and certification tests to coincide with the new NFPA 1021 (Fire Officer I and II) standard. This change will go into effect March 1, 2011. All courses will change to the new Jones & Bartlett Fire Officer: Principles and Practice, Second Edition book, and will make the necessary changes to the course curriculum to reflect the new textbook material.
http://www.alabamafirecollege.net/Curupchange.aspx
Contact Information:
http://www.alabamafirecollege.net/Default.aspx
Alabama Fire College &
Personal Standards Commission
2501 Phoenix Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Phone: (800)241-2467
Fax: (205)391-3747
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