Boston EMS Celebrates 20 New EMT Graduates and 12 Promotions with Mayor Michelle Wu
Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston Emergency Medical Services (Boston EMS) and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) at Faneuil Hall to commemorate the graduation of 20 new EMTs. Additionally, 12 Boston EMS members were promoted to new roles within the department. The graduating EMTs successfully completed the Boston EMS Recruit Academy, an intensive training program designed to equip them with the skills for high-quality prehospital care across the city. This new class aims to enhance Boston EMS's capacity to meet the increasing demand for 9-1-1 ambulance and dispatch services. Boston EMS Chief James Hooley highlighted the rigorous training, which included classroom instruction and field experience, preparing EMTs for a wide array of medical emergencies, including mass casualty incidents and hazardous materials exposures. The graduates collectively responded to over 2800 9-1-1 calls during their training. The promotions included four EMTs to Paramedic, two to Captain, and six to Lieutenant, bringing ove...
