Glenn W. Thompson
06/05/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/05/2025 14:02
Thompson, Mannion Introduce EMS Counts Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and John Mannion (D-NY) today introduced the EMS Counts Act to address the chronic miscounting of emergency personnel.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Statistics (BLS) current occupational classification system does not properly account for firefighters who are cross-trained as a paramedic or EMT. This oversight results in recognizing cross-training results in a significant and chronic undercount of emergency personnel nationwide, making it challenging to track gaps in emergency services and meet the needs of first responders.
The EMS Counts Act would require the BLS to revise the Standard Occupational Classification System to accurately reflect the number of paramedics, EMTs, and other first responders throughout communities nationwide.
"Prior to serving in Congress, I spent decades as a volunteer firefighter and EMT. I recognize and value to the commitment these individuals have to their communities," Rep. Thompsonsaid. "Correcting outdated classifications is important, because without a accurate count of the number of EMTs, paramedics, and other emergency service providers, it creates a challenge to adequately meet the health and safety needs of our communities."
The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Statistics (BLS) current occupational classification system does not properly account for firefighters who are cross-trained as a paramedic or EMT. This oversight results in recognizing cross-training results in a significant and chronic undercount of emergency personnel nationwide, making it challenging to track gaps in emergency services and meet the needs of first responders.
The EMS Counts Act would require the BLS to revise the Standard Occupational Classification System to accurately reflect the number of paramedics, EMTs, and other first responders throughout communities nationwide.
"Prior to serving in Congress, I spent decades as a volunteer firefighter and EMT. I recognize and value to the commitment these individuals have to their communities," Rep. Thompsonsaid. "Correcting outdated classifications is important, because without a accurate count of the number of EMTs, paramedics, and other emergency service providers, it creates a challenge to adequately meet the health and safety needs of our communities."
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