Maine EMS

05/30/2026

We are hosting our next Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification course in Gorham next month. Please register at: https://cert.safekids.org/

05/27/2026

The Maine EMS for Children program was pleased to recognize MaineHealth Waldo Hospital for their pediatric readiness today. The ED staff reviewed, developed, implemented and exceeded standards of equipment, education, policy development, and quality metrics. Utilizing evidence based criteria developed by the AAP, ACEP, ENA, and ACS, the ED is continuing their commitment to community care. Congratulations!!!
MaineHealth, EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center, EMSC Data Center - EDC, Maine Hospital Association, Maine Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

05/27/2026

Congratulations to MaineHealth Waldo Hospital!!!

BELFAST —- MaineHealth Waldo Hospital has become the first medical center in Waldo County to receive a pediatric readiness designation, recognizing the hospital’s ability to provide high quality emergency care

05/19/2026

This , we’re celebrating EMS professionals across the country and shining a spotlight on Maine EMS, recipient of the 2nd annual Excellence in Regulatory Modernization and Oversight Award. 🏆

This award honors state EMS offices that modernize and strengthen regulations to improve system effectiveness, sustainability, and integrity—and Maine EMS truly delivers. Through its “Plan for a Sustainable EMS System in the State of Maine: A Vision for 2035,” Maine has launched a multi‑year, collaborative effort to build a resilient EMS system for every community across the state.

Since the plan’s release in 2023, Maine EMS has advanced innovative approaches in clinical care, data, emergency medical dispatch, and systems of care, earning attention from states and federal partners nationwide. Early outcomes already include increased funding, stronger oversight, and meaningful steps toward long‑term system sustainability and EMS professionalization in Maine.

Join us in congratulating Maine EMS on this well‑deserved recognition and in thanking EMS professionals everywhere for their dedication and service during National EMS Week—thank you for all you do, today and every day. ❤️🚨

Learn more about the initiative: https://NASEMSO.org/docs.ashx?id=1758869

05/18/2026

From Maine EMS Director O'Neal
Given the ongoing impact on so many of our united Public Safety Community by the recent tragedies in Searsmont and Avon, Maine EMS has coordinated with the Friends of EMS for Maine and made the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming Maine EMS Memorial and Awards ceremonies scheduled for this coming Thursday, May 21, at the Capitol grounds in Augusta.

We hope to reschedule these important gatherings. In this moment, our hearts and thoughts are with the families, responders, and loved ones as they weather these difficult times.

Maine EMS Community, Given the ongoing impact on so many of our united Public Safety Community by the recent tragedies in Searsmont and Avon, Maine EMS has coordinated with the Friends of EMS for Maine and made the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming Maine EMS Memorial and Awards ceremonies sc...

05/18/2026

Some helpful information on PPAEMA and medication access can be found on the Maine EMS website at the link below

May 18, 2026 EMS Agency Leaders, As EMS agencies continue to navigate the evolving landscape of medication procurement and controlled substance access, we wanted to share several considerations and potential strategies that may help your service prepare for upcoming changes in vendor and supply rela...

05/17/2026

The tragedy and horrific events in Searsmont affect all of our public safety colleagues. Maine EMS wishes healing thoughts and deepest respect for the responders, civilians, investigators, families, friends, and community members impacted. We are a state with deep ties and beyond the event we see the strength, dedication, and support that arises. We have many who are still facing significant medical hurdles and this support will help them each day.
We also face the loss of one of our own. The Maine State EMS office sends our condolences to the family of Andrew Cross, his friends, the Morrill Volunteer Fire Department, and his colleagues. Thank you Andrew for your bravery, your service and your selfless valor.

05/12/2026

So tragic. Heartfelt condolences to Warden Tibbetts family and colleagues.

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is heartbroken to share that Game Warden Pilot Joshua Tibbetts died this morning in a plane crash in Avon, ME.

Game Warden Pilot Tibbetts served the people of Maine as a Maine Game Warden for 18 years, including the last three years as a pilot for Maine Warden Service. In that role, his specialized aviation work supported search and rescue, law enforcement, fisheries and wildlife conservation, and public safety across the state.

This is an incredibly difficult loss for his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire Maine Warden Service. We ask the public to keep his loved ones, his fellow Game Wardens, and all those affected by this tragedy in their thoughts in the days ahead.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing. The Department will cooperate fully with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.

We are grateful for the emergency personnel who responded to the scene and for the support already being shown to the Maine Warden Service family.

05/12/2026

A Sad Day for our public safety family. Our deepest condolences to all involved.

We are heartbroken to share that a Maine Game Warden died this morning following a plane crash in Avon, near Schoolhouse Pond. The crash occurred at approximately 11:00 a.m.

This is a devastating loss for the Maine Warden Service, our Department, and the people of Maine. Our thoughts are with the family, loved ones, colleagues, and all those impacted by this tragedy.

We will share additional information as it becomes available.

05/05/2026

Maine EMS is Seeking State Medical Director Applicants! Please see more at the link below

Maine EMS is Seeking State Medical Director Applicants Maine EMS is seeking applications for the Maine EMS State Medical Director position. After 17 years of service with Maine EMS as the Associate State Medical Director and State Medical Director, Dr. Matthew Sholl has decided to step down. The Sco...