Adult Permit Endorsed for Emergency Medical Services and Fire Service

Initial Application

The initial application is valid for five (5) years. To apply, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or hold eligible documentation (see Policy 5202)
• Have good character
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be physically, mentally, and emotionally qualified
• Have a minimum of a high school diploma, a state-approved high school equivalency diploma, or a degree, if applicable, through an accredited college or university.
• Hold four (4) years of recent volunteer or paid work experience—may include emergency room or emergency medical care—beyond the training period in the occupation to be taught
  • The Fire Service endorsement requires holding four (4) years of volunteer or paid work experience in the field of fire service.
• Successful completion of the EMT field-based experience and completing a Department-approved instructor course
  • Fire Service endorsement requires completing an approved instructor training program and successfully completing the field-based experience in fire instructor training. You must also provide verification of completion of required training in firefighting and hazardous materials.
• Must hold a current West Virginia EMT, West Virginia Paramedic Certification, or National Registry EMT or Paramedic license
• Must hold a valid CPR instructor certification
  • The Fire Service endorsement requires holding a current CPR certification and a First Aid or Advanced EMS certification.
• Must have test scores reflecting a minimum of 85% on a Department-approved examination(s)
• Be employed by, and receive the recommendation of, the employing county superintendent, Educational Service Cooperative, Multi-County Vocational Center Director, West Virginia Schools of Diversion and Transition superintendent or the Office of Adult Education Director

Renewal

• The renewed permit is valid for five (5) years. To apply, you must:
• Have completed 30 hours of teaching activity in EMS or related courses subsequent to the issuance of the license being renewed
  • The Fire Service endorsement requires completing 30 hours of teaching activity in an approved fire service or related course subsequent to the issuance of the license being renewed.
• Have attended at least three (3) approved instructor seminars subsequent to the issuance of the license being renewed
• Must hold a valid West Virginia EMT, West Virginia Paramedic Certification, or National Registry EMT or Paramedic license
• Must hold a valid CPR instructor certification
• Be employed by, and receive the recommendation of, the employing county superintendent, Educational Service Cooperative, Multi-County Vocational Center Director, West Virginia Schools of Diversion and Transition superintendent or the Office of Adult Education Director

Application Submission

For instructions on how to apply for a license to work in West Virginia public schools, follow the steps detailed on the certification application process page.

If this is your first time using our Certification Portal, you will need to register. Follow the instructions for first-time applicants. 

$35