🔥 HB 219: The Real Fire Behind the Smoke
Everyone was buzzing about House Bill 675 and for good reason. It threatened to shake up EMS credentialing across North Carolina, and it should have raised eyebrows. But while providers were busy fighting that fire, a bigger, hotter blaze was building in the background: House Bill 219. If HB 675 was the smoke, HB 219…
Credentialed or Cut: The Controversy Around HB 675
In April 2025, North Carolina introduced House Bill 675, a proposal that aimed to standardize EMS certification across the state by requiring National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification for all EMS personnel. Although the bill has since been withdrawn from committee, it sparked significant discussion within the EMS community about the future of…
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By Kaleb Frady – NC Paramedic, NRP, EMS Educator Whether you’re an EMT student, seasoned medic, or just someone passionate about prehospital care, welcome to The EMS Edge—a place where education, experience, and real-world insight come together. With over 9 years in the field and 3 years as a full-time EMS educator, I’ve seen firsthand the…
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