Boston Emergency Medical Services
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Does a rewarding career in public service sound like it is for you? Could you see yourself working here? We are hiring EMTs. Apply now to put yourself on the path of becoming a #BostonEMS EMT: tinyurl.com/BostonEMSHir...
✅Starting pay: $36/hour
✅Comprehensive training & career growth opportunities
✅Starting pay: $36/hour
✅Comprehensive training & career growth opportunities
February 11, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Does a rewarding career in public service sound like it is for you? Could you see yourself working here? We are hiring EMTs. Apply now to put yourself on the path of becoming a #BostonEMS EMT: tinyurl.com/BostonEMSHir...
✅Starting pay: $36/hour
✅Comprehensive training & career growth opportunities
✅Starting pay: $36/hour
✅Comprehensive training & career growth opportunities
Join us in congratulating our six newest Paramedics - Kevin Pywell, Kwang Koo, Matthew Derby, David Ramos, Sebastian Morales, and Sam Cedrone. All six were promoted from EMT to Paramedic Monday during a private badging ceremony at headquarters.
January 27, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Join us in congratulating our six newest Paramedics - Kevin Pywell, Kwang Koo, Matthew Derby, David Ramos, Sebastian Morales, and Sam Cedrone. All six were promoted from EMT to Paramedic Monday during a private badging ceremony at headquarters.
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on Dr. King’s enduring legacy of unity, service, and nonviolence. Boston EMS is honored to uphold these principles through the compassion and care we provide each day to the people of Boston.
January 19, 2026 at 1:43 PM
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on Dr. King’s enduring legacy of unity, service, and nonviolence. Boston EMS is honored to uphold these principles through the compassion and care we provide each day to the people of Boston.
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Superintendent Jack Pearsull (C-4, Retired). Jack joined Boston EMS in 1998 and spent nearly a quarter century serving the City of Boston with unwavering dedication, compassion, and humility.
January 12, 2026 at 8:51 PM
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Superintendent Jack Pearsull (C-4, Retired). Jack joined Boston EMS in 1998 and spent nearly a quarter century serving the City of Boston with unwavering dedication, compassion, and humility.
Boston EMS EMT Telecommunicator Andrew Gunther was honored this week by the Massachusetts State 911 for his exceptional work during a high-risk emergency call last fall.
January 7, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Boston EMS EMT Telecommunicator Andrew Gunther was honored this week by the Massachusetts State 911 for his exceptional work during a high-risk emergency call last fall.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and the entire Uxbridge Police Department on the devastating loss of their fallen officer. Today, our thoughts are with all who knew him and with those who served alongside him.
January 7, 2026 at 2:46 PM
We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and the entire Uxbridge Police Department on the devastating loss of their fallen officer. Today, our thoughts are with all who knew him and with those who served alongside him.
ICYMI: Yesterday Boston EMS EMT Baird Lashley and our Honor Guard represented the Department at the Inauguration Ceremony of Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston City Council. EMT Lashley delivered a powerful rendition of the National Anthem that made us all proud.
January 6, 2026 at 2:35 PM
ICYMI: Yesterday Boston EMS EMT Baird Lashley and our Honor Guard represented the Department at the Inauguration Ceremony of Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston City Council. EMT Lashley delivered a powerful rendition of the National Anthem that made us all proud.
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Our work to make Boston a home for everyone continues!
Please join us live on Monday, January 5 at 10 a.m. as we begin our second term and administer the oath of office to the Boston City Council. #BostonInauguration
Please join us live on Monday, January 5 at 10 a.m. as we begin our second term and administer the oath of office to the Boston City Council. #BostonInauguration
December 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Our work to make Boston a home for everyone continues!
Please join us live on Monday, January 5 at 10 a.m. as we begin our second term and administer the oath of office to the Boston City Council. #BostonInauguration
Please join us live on Monday, January 5 at 10 a.m. as we begin our second term and administer the oath of office to the Boston City Council. #BostonInauguration
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This year, the city of Boston made historic strides in improving the wide range of services needed to serve Boston residents.
"I am incredibly grateful to our City departments for their coordinated efforts. We look forward to getting even more done in 2026,” said Mayor Michelle Wu.
"I am incredibly grateful to our City departments for their coordinated efforts. We look forward to getting even more done in 2026,” said Mayor Michelle Wu.
December 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
This year, the city of Boston made historic strides in improving the wide range of services needed to serve Boston residents.
"I am incredibly grateful to our City departments for their coordinated efforts. We look forward to getting even more done in 2026,” said Mayor Michelle Wu.
"I am incredibly grateful to our City departments for their coordinated efforts. We look forward to getting even more done in 2026,” said Mayor Michelle Wu.
With the heaviest of hearts, we bid a final farewell today to our sister, EMT Regina Suprin, Badge 1066. Rest in eternal peace, Regina. We’ll take it from here. 🧡
December 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
With the heaviest of hearts, we bid a final farewell today to our sister, EMT Regina Suprin, Badge 1066. Rest in eternal peace, Regina. We’ll take it from here. 🧡
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Thinking of all of our EMS colleagues and holding EMT Suprin's loved ones in our hearts.
Thank you for your service and dedication to our city, EMT Suprin.
Thank you for your service and dedication to our city, EMT Suprin.
Boston EMS is deeply saddened to announce the passing of active-duty EMT Regina Suprin, Badge 1066. A lifelong Boston resident, Regina proudly served her city for more than 13 years.
Throughout her career, EMT Suprin built a reputation as a consummate professional and a steadfast colleague.
Throughout her career, EMT Suprin built a reputation as a consummate professional and a steadfast colleague.
November 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Thinking of all of our EMS colleagues and holding EMT Suprin's loved ones in our hearts.
Thank you for your service and dedication to our city, EMT Suprin.
Thank you for your service and dedication to our city, EMT Suprin.
Boston EMS is deeply saddened to announce the passing of active-duty EMT Regina Suprin, Badge 1066. A lifelong Boston resident, Regina proudly served her city for more than 13 years.
Throughout her career, EMT Suprin built a reputation as a consummate professional and a steadfast colleague.
Throughout her career, EMT Suprin built a reputation as a consummate professional and a steadfast colleague.
November 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Boston EMS is deeply saddened to announce the passing of active-duty EMT Regina Suprin, Badge 1066. A lifelong Boston resident, Regina proudly served her city for more than 13 years.
Throughout her career, EMT Suprin built a reputation as a consummate professional and a steadfast colleague.
Throughout her career, EMT Suprin built a reputation as a consummate professional and a steadfast colleague.
Please join us in congratulating our department’s newest Lieutenants, Brian Bailey and Randy Brinson. With nearly 25 combined years of service at Boston EMS, they bring extensive field and dispatch experience to our supervisory ranks.
November 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Please join us in congratulating our department’s newest Lieutenants, Brian Bailey and Randy Brinson. With nearly 25 combined years of service at Boston EMS, they bring extensive field and dispatch experience to our supervisory ranks.
Boston EMS proudly welcomes Cadet Class 25-2, who began their training program this week. While employed by Boston EMS, these Cadets will work toward earning their EMT certification under the mentorship of our experienced training staff. (1/2)
November 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Boston EMS proudly welcomes Cadet Class 25-2, who began their training program this week. While employed by Boston EMS, these Cadets will work toward earning their EMT certification under the mentorship of our experienced training staff. (1/2)
Today, Boston EMS respectfully honors all who have served — and continue to serve — our nation. To our Veterans, we thank you.
November 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Today, Boston EMS respectfully honors all who have served — and continue to serve — our nation. To our Veterans, we thank you.
Boston EMS Honor Guard proudly represented the Department in the annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday.
November 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Boston EMS Honor Guard proudly represented the Department in the annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday.
Welcome to Boston EMS Recruit Class 2025-2! This week, 33 new recruits began their academy training, kicking off months of intensive preparation guided by our dedicated Training Captains and Field Training Officers.
October 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Welcome to Boston EMS Recruit Class 2025-2! This week, 33 new recruits began their academy training, kicking off months of intensive preparation guided by our dedicated Training Captains and Field Training Officers.
While our crews continue to respond to nearly 400 calls a day, our Materials Management and Special Operations teams are hard at work inspecting every ambulance and its equipment this week.
October 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
While our crews continue to respond to nearly 400 calls a day, our Materials Management and Special Operations teams are hard at work inspecting every ambulance and its equipment this week.
Today we hosted a group of Norwich University students. Their visit began at Headquarters, where they learned about our department and our role in emergency planning and preparedness. This included a presentation by Superintendent Lessard on the Boston EMS response to the 2013 Boston Bombings.
October 29, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Today we hosted a group of Norwich University students. Their visit began at Headquarters, where they learned about our department and our role in emergency planning and preparedness. This included a presentation by Superintendent Lessard on the Boston EMS response to the 2013 Boston Bombings.
On National First Responders Day, we celebrate the dedicated members of Boston EMS who answer the call in every neighborhood with courage and compassion—every day of the year.
October 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
On National First Responders Day, we celebrate the dedicated members of Boston EMS who answer the call in every neighborhood with courage and compassion—every day of the year.
We had a great time at Open Streets in Mattapan on Saturday. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello. We will see you at the next one in Jamaica Plain!
October 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We had a great time at Open Streets in Mattapan on Saturday. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello. We will see you at the next one in Jamaica Plain!
Congratulations to Boston EMS Cadet Class 25-1! Today, the cadets were recognized in a ceremony at our Training Academy after completing their program. Please join us in wishing this class all the best as they take the next steps in their careers. @boston.gov @publichealth.boston.gov
October 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Congratulations to Boston EMS Cadet Class 25-1! Today, the cadets were recognized in a ceremony at our Training Academy after completing their program. Please join us in wishing this class all the best as they take the next steps in their careers. @boston.gov @publichealth.boston.gov
Today, we proudly gathered at Faneuil Hall to celebrate the graduation of 32 EMT recruits and 7 recent promotions. After six months of intensive academy training—and more than 4,700 9-1-1 calls answered in training units—these Recruits now begin their official assignments as Boston EMS EMTs.
October 10, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Today, we proudly gathered at Faneuil Hall to celebrate the graduation of 32 EMT recruits and 7 recent promotions. After six months of intensive academy training—and more than 4,700 9-1-1 calls answered in training units—these Recruits now begin their official assignments as Boston EMS EMTs.
Ready to start your journey as an EMT? Join our #BostonEMS Cadet Program and get top-notch training, including expert lectures from experienced mentors, doctors, and special guests. Monday is the last day to apply! Apply now: tinyurl.com/BEMSCadetHir...
@boston.gov @publichealth.boston.gov
@boston.gov @publichealth.boston.gov
October 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Ready to start your journey as an EMT? Join our #BostonEMS Cadet Program and get top-notch training, including expert lectures from experienced mentors, doctors, and special guests. Monday is the last day to apply! Apply now: tinyurl.com/BEMSCadetHir...
@boston.gov @publichealth.boston.gov
@boston.gov @publichealth.boston.gov
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Thursday, October 2, is National Custodian Day and also School Custodian Appreciation Day!
These unsung heroes keep our buildings clean, safe, and welcoming every day.
These unsung heroes keep our buildings clean, safe, and welcoming every day.
October 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Thursday, October 2, is National Custodian Day and also School Custodian Appreciation Day!
These unsung heroes keep our buildings clean, safe, and welcoming every day.
These unsung heroes keep our buildings clean, safe, and welcoming every day.