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Giving California Paramedics a Voice in Policy

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If you believe that front line EMS providers must have a greater role in developing its own destiny, we have a home for you. Join other paramedic professionals in advocating for our profession.

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About the California Rescue
& Paramedic Association

The California Rescue and Paramedic Association was created in 1979 as the advocate for the paramedic profession in California. As a senate rules committee-appointed member of the State EMS Commision, the CRPA helped to develop legislation that led to statewide licensing of paramedics, and participated in various initiatives such as the EMS Vision 2000 project. Most paramedic veterans will recall the education conferences that the CRPA held from 1981 to the mid 1990s.

The CRPA continues its advocacy efforts. Alliances with organizations such as the California Paramedic Foundation, the San Diego Paramedic Association and the Sonoma County Paramedic Association ensures that an independent voice defending and promoting the EMS profession is heard at the state EMS Commision.

History of EMS

Legislation

AB 453

Emergency Ambulance Employee Safety and Preparedness Act 2019-2020 Legislative Session Author by Assemblymember Chau Summary: Under current law, the Emergency Medical Services System and the Prehospital Emergency Medical Care Personnel...

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AB 1116

Emergency Ambulance Employee Safety and Preparedness Act 2019-2020 Legislative Session Author by Assemblymember Grayson Summary: Would, until January 1, 2025, create the Firefighter Peer Support and Crisis Referral Services Pilot...

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AB 1544

Community Paramedicine or Triage to Alternate Destination Act 2019-2020 Legislative Session Author by Assemblymember Gipson Summary: Would establish within the Emergency Medical Services System and the Prehospital Emergency Medical Care...

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