Registry Insider

Registry Insider is the new vodcast from the National Registry of EMTs. Hosted by CEO and Executive Director Bill Seifarth, Registry Insider gives you insight, news, and in-depth conversations on a multitude of topics from the National Registry and the EMS industry. With new episodes every week, Registry Insider will keep you informed!

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State Advocacy in EMS

March 11, 2025 • The National Registry of EMTs • Episode 39

In this episode of Registry Insider, join Bill Seifarth as he sits down with Henry Lewis, Executive Director of the South Carolina EMS Association (SCEMSA), to delve into the power of unified advocacy. Discover how SCEMSA overcame fractured interests to become a powerful, singular voice for EMS in South Carolina. Hear the inside story of their journey, from tackling workforce challenges to achieving legislative victories, and learn how they're forging critical partnerships. Find out how they're tackling current challenges like provider protections and economic stability, and how you, as a street-level provider, can make a difference. This episode reveals the essential role of state associations and the impact of telling your EMS story, proving that relationships and unified voices truly lead to lasting change.