EMS Academy

Emergency Medical Services: The City of Saint Paul EMS Academy

EMS Academy is a paid EMT certification program. Participants are paid for 240 hours of training over 10-14 weeks. Following graduation, participants may pursue on-the-job training through the BLS Non-Emergency Ambulance Service.

The Saint Paul Fire Department’s EMS Academy is run in partnership with the city’s Right Track program through Saint Paul Parks and Recreation.

For more information, contact the Public Pathways Project Manager - Leticia.Ramirez@ci.stpaul.mn.us

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- Be a resident of the City of St. Paul
- Have a current Minnesota ID or Driver’s License
- Be 18-24 years of age
- Earned a high school diploma or G.E.D
- Meet income criteria or have a barrier to employment
Barriers to employment can include:
youth who are pregnant or parenting
youth with Limited English Proficiency
youth who have dropped out of high school or who have a high potential of dropping out
youth who are juvenile offenders or in a diversion program
youth receiving public assistance and/or group home services
youth with disabilities, including learning disabilities
youth in transition (currently homeless or runaway)
youth who are chemically dependent or are children of drug or alcohol abusers/dependents
youth with basic skills deficiency
youth with educational attainment one or more levels below grade level appropriate to age
youth in foster care

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EMS Academy

EMS Academy

Emergency Medical Services: The City of Saint Paul EMS Academy

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