WorkInvestNH - EMT Training Incentive Program

In order to help the New Hampshire EMS System RECRUIT and RETAIN additional Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), the State of New Hampshire has created a new program that will pay for EMT and Advanced EMT related training; will offset a portion of wages paid to new employees; and will pay employees an incentive to remain in a position requiring an EMT Licensure. This program is available for anyone that started training on or after November 22, 2022. Please see detailed information below.

Licensed EMS Units are able to utilize these incentives by participating in the WorkInvestNH-EMT program.

TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT

• The program provides employers with payment for 100% of the training, certification, and licensure costs for new and existing employees certified and licensed as EMTs and Advanced EMTs.
• WHO: EMS units who are licensed with the NH DOS and individuals who are currently employed or find new employment with a NH Licensed EMS Unit.
• WHAT: Reimbursement for 100% of the training, certification, and licensure costs for new and existing employees certified and licensed as new EMTs and new Advanced EMTs.
• WHEN: Once training is completed, the Employer can be reimbursed by filling out the application and submitting proof of payment. The Employer can also wait until the license is fully obtained and submit reimbursement for licensing and testing fees as well.

WAGE REIMBURSEMENT

• The program also provides employers hiring individuals enrolled in EMT training with reimbursement of 50% of wages paid during the training period, not to exceed 4 weeks or $2,000, whichever comes first.
• WHO: EMS units who are licensed with the NH DOS and have current employees attending EMT training. Trainings/Instructor Coordinators must be licensed with the NH DOS.  AEMT trainings are not eligible for the OJT.
• WHAT: 50% of wages paid while the employee is in training. Up to 4 weeks or $2,000. Paystubs must be submitted with an invoice and evaluation to be reimbursed.
• WHEN: Once the specified training period on the OJT Negotiated Contract is completed, and a paystub is provided, the wage reimbursement can be paid.

RETENTION INCENTIVE PAYMENTS

• The program will also pay $1,000 as an EMT RETENTION INCENTIVE to each employee after successfully obtaining their EMT Provider License and remaining in a position requiring an EMT Licensure for six (6) months. This payment will go to the employer and is then required to be passed on to the employee.
• WHO: Individuals who started in training on or after November 22, 2022 and then received their NH EMT License. AEMT trainings are not eligible for the Retention Incentive.
• WHAT: After 6 months of affiliation with an EMS Unit licensed with the NH DOS after receiving their NH EMT License.
• WHEN: $1,000 payment made to the employer then passed along to the employee in a paycheck.

Interested employers can apply by filling out the WorkInvest EMT Application

Approved employers can then submit for the above described incentive payments by filling out the below applications and emailing them to the department.

WorkInvest EMT Application
EMT OJT Contract
EMT Trainee OJT Wage Reimbursement
EMT Trainee OJT Evaluation
EMT Retention Payment
EMT Training Reimbursement Employer Request

Learn more about obtaining your EMT license in NH here: https://nhfa-ems.com/

LEARN MORE BY EMAILING QUESTIONS, APPLICATIONS AND FORMS TO US AT:
WorkInvestNH-EMT@nhes.nh.gov