Adult Permit Endorsed for Emergency Medical Services and Fire Service

Initial Application

• Validity Period: 5 years
• General Requirements: US Citizen or hold eligible documentation (see WVBE Policy 5202); good character; age 18; physically, mentally, and emotionally qualified
• Educational Level: A minimum of a high school diploma, a state-approved high school equivalency, or a degree, if applicable, through an accredited college or university.
• Non-Educational Work Experience: EMS endorsement requires holding four years of recent volunteer or paid work experience, which may include emergency room or emergency medical care, beyond the training period in the occupation to be taught. Fire Service endorsement requires holding four years of volunteer or paid work experience in the field of fire service.
• Coursework/Training: EMS endorsement requires successfully completing the EMT field-based experience and completing a WVDE approved instructor course. Fire Service endorsement requires completing an approved instructor training program and successfully completing the field-based experience in fire instructor training and providing verification of completion of required training in firefighting and hazardous materials.
• Credential: EMS endorsement requires holding a current West Virginia EMT, West Virginia Paramedic Certification, or National Registry EMT or Paramedic license AND holding a valid CPR instructor certification. Fire Service endorsement requires holding a current CPR certification and a First Aid or Advanced EMS certification.
• Testing: EMS and Fire Service endorsements require test scores reflecting a minimum of 85% on a WVDE approved examination(s)
• Employment Required: Yes
• Official Recommendation: Receive the recommendation of the employing Superintendent, ESC, Multi-County Vocational Center Director, ODTP Director or WVDE Adult Education Director.

Renewal

• Validity Period: 5 years
• Educational Work Experience: EMS endorsement requires 30 hours of teaching activity in EMS or related courses subsequent to the issuance of the license being renewed. 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.
• Coursework/Training: EMS and Fire Service endorsements require attending at least three approved instructor seminars subsequent to the issuance of the license being renewed.
• Credential: EMS endorsement requires holding a valid West Virginia EMT, West Virginia Paramedic Certification, or National Registry EMT or Paramedic license AND holding a valid CPR instructor certification.
• Employment Required: Yes
• Official Recommendation: Receive the recommendation of the employing Superintendent, ESC, Multi-County Vocational Center Director, ODTP Director or WVDE Adult Education Director.

This application costs 35$