Michigan Rural EMS Network (MiREMS)

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Our Training Drawing Winners! 🎉

A BIG thank you to all of the first responders who took the time to complete both our Online Motivational Interviewing Training and the JCOIN: First Responder Deflection Training! 👏🚑🚒👮‍♂️

We truly appreciate your commitment to continuing your education and, most importantly, your continued support of the work we do to provide resources, education, and support to first responders. Your participation helps us demonstrate the need for and impact of these programs. ❤️

And now for our winners! 🥳🎉

🏆 $25 Motivational Interviewing Training Drawing Winner:
Matthew Drake! 🎉

🏆 $50 JCOIN: First Responder Deflection Training Drawing Winner:
Matthew Petty! 🎉

Congratulations, Matthew and Matthew! 👏🎊

Thank you again to everyone who participated and continues to support our mission. We appreciate YOU! ❤️

08/21/2026

Attention Rural EMS Professionals! There is still time to take advantage of these free trainings while being entered into CASH drawings!!. More info on the flyer below:

ATTENTION RURAL MICIHIGAN EMS PROFESSIONALS!!! Your participation helps us continue offering programming plus YOU CAN WIN $$ in a drawing!

🚑 FREE Online Training Opportunity for Rural Michigan EMS Professionals! 🚑
Are you a licensed EMS professional serving in one of Michigan's eligible rural counties? Take advantage of FREE online training designed to strengthen your skills, expand your knowledge, and improve patient care—all at your own pace!
Choose one or complete both courses:
🧠 Motivational Interviewing (Evidence-Based Practice) – 30-minute online course
🤝 First Responder Deflection: A Warm Handoff to Services in the Community – 1.5-hour online course
✅ FREE to complete
✅ Learn at your own pace
✅ Earn a Certificate of Completion
✅ Enhance your skills and improve patient care
🎉 Licensed EMS professionals serving in eligible rural Michigan counties who complete the training(s) and submit their certificate by the deadline will be entered into a drawing to win:
💲 $25 – Motivational Interviewing
💲 $50 – First Responder Deflection

📌 See the flyer below for course descriptions, registration instructions, deadlines, and QR codes.
Invest in your skills. Impact lives. 💙💚

08/18/2026

We're Hiring!!! We are looking for two highly motivated, dedicated, licensed paramedics to fill open full time positions. See the flyer for details.

08/18/2026

📣 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS!

Do you have an engaging, practical, and meaningful topic that can support the mental wellness of first responders?

The Michigan Rural EMS Network is now accepting presentation submissions for the 2027 SHIFT: Mental Wellness for First Responders Conference, taking place April 28–29, 2027, in Traverse City, Michigan.

We are looking for presenters with practical, actionable strategies and tools that first responders can use personally, within their organizations, or in their communities.

🗓️ Submission Deadline: Monday, September 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM

📌 See the attached Call for Presentations for topic areas, submission requirements, and the submission link/QR code.

Know someone who would be a great presenter? Please share this post! 💙

08/12/2026

🚑 Every great team starts with those who make it possible.🚑 We’re excited to welcome Paramedics and EMTs to our team in Escanaba! The people behind the uniform are what make us who we are. Bring your experience, your passion, and the reason you chose EMS in the first place. ❤️ We’ll help you build what comes next.
Apply today: 🚑 EMT: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/0C971AC3E925897DCA47E33667D1E61B/jobs/446773 🚑 Paramedic: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/0C971AC3E925897DCA47E33667D1E61B/jobs/446769

08/11/2026

ATTENTION RURAL MICIHIGAN EMS PROFESSIONALS!!! Your participation helps us continue offering programming plus YOU CAN WIN $$ in a drawing!

🚑 FREE Online Training Opportunity for Rural Michigan EMS Professionals! 🚑
Are you a licensed EMS professional serving in one of Michigan's eligible rural counties? Take advantage of FREE online training designed to strengthen your skills, expand your knowledge, and improve patient care—all at your own pace!
Choose one or complete both courses:
🧠 Motivational Interviewing (Evidence-Based Practice) – 30-minute online course
🤝 First Responder Deflection: A Warm Handoff to Services in the Community – 1.5-hour online course
✅ FREE to complete
✅ Learn at your own pace
✅ Earn a Certificate of Completion
✅ Enhance your skills and improve patient care
🎉 Licensed EMS professionals serving in eligible rural Michigan counties who complete the training(s) and submit their certificate by the deadline will be entered into a drawing to win:
💲 $25 – Motivational Interviewing
💲 $50 – First Responder Deflection

📌 See the flyer below for course descriptions, registration instructions, deadlines, and QR codes.
Invest in your skills. Impact lives. 💙💚

08/11/2026

ATTENTION RURAL MICIHIGAN EMS PROFESSIONALS!!! Your participation helps us continue the programming we offer!

🚑 FREE Online Training Opportunity for Rural Michigan EMS Professionals! 🚑
Are you a licensed EMS professional serving in one of Michigan's eligible rural counties? Take advantage of FREE online training designed to strengthen your skills, expand your knowledge, and improve patient care—all at your own pace!
Choose one or complete both courses:
🧠 Motivational Interviewing (Evidence-Based Practice) – 30-minute online course
🤝 First Responder Deflection: A Warm Handoff to Services in the Community – 1.5-hour online course
✅ FREE to complete
✅ Learn at your own pace
✅ Earn a Certificate of Completion
✅ Enhance your skills and improve patient care
🎉 Licensed EMS professionals serving in eligible rural Michigan counties who complete the training(s) and submit their certificate by the deadline will be entered into a drawing to win:
💲 $25 – Motivational Interviewing
💲 $50 – First Responder Deflection

📌 See the flyer below for course descriptions, registration instructions, deadlines, and QR codes.
Invest in your skills. Impact lives. 💙💚

🚑 FREE Online Training Opportunity for Rural Michigan EMS Professionals! 🚑

Are you a licensed EMS professional serving in one of Michigan's eligible rural counties? Take advantage of FREE online training designed to strengthen your skills, expand your knowledge, and improve patient care—all at your own pace!

Choose one or complete both courses:
🧠 Motivational Interviewing (Evidence-Based Practice) – 30-minute online course
🤝 First Responder Deflection: A Warm Handoff to Services in the Community – 1.5-hour online course

✅ FREE to complete
✅ Learn at your own pace
✅ Earn a Certificate of Completion
✅ Enhance your skills and improve patient care

🎉 Licensed EMS professionals serving in eligible rural Michigan counties who complete the training(s) and submit their certificate by the deadline will be entered into a drawing to win:
💲 $25 – Motivational Interviewing
💲 $50 – First Responder Deflection

Eligible rural Michigan counties include:

Alcona, Alger, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Baraga, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Clare, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Emmet, Gladwin, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Houghton, Huron, Iosco, Iron, Kalkaska, Keweenaw, Lake, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, Mason, Menominee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Oceana, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Sanilac, Schoolcraft, and Wexford.

📌 See the flyer below for course descriptions, registration instructions, deadlines, and QR codes.

Invest in your skills. Impact lives. 💙💚

08/11/2026

ATTENTION RURAL MICIHIGAN EMS PROFESSIONAL!!!

🚑 FREE Online Training Opportunity for Rural Michigan EMS Professionals! 🚑
Are you a licensed EMS professional serving in one of Michigan's eligible rural counties? Take advantage of FREE online training designed to strengthen your skills, expand your knowledge, and improve patient care—all at your own pace!
Choose one or complete both courses:
🧠 Motivational Interviewing (Evidence-Based Practice) – 30-minute online course
🤝 First Responder Deflection: A Warm Handoff to Services in the Community – 1.5-hour online course
✅ FREE to complete
✅ Learn at your own pace
✅ Earn a Certificate of Completion
✅ Enhance your skills and improve patient care
🎉 Licensed EMS professionals serving in eligible rural Michigan counties who complete the training(s) and submit their certificate by the deadline will be entered into a drawing to win:
💲 $25 – Motivational Interviewing
💲 $50 – First Responder Deflection

📌 See the flyer below for course descriptions, registration instructions, deadlines, and QR codes.
Invest in your skills. Impact lives. 💙💚

🚑 FREE Online Training Opportunity for Rural Michigan EMS Professionals! 🚑

Are you a licensed EMS professional serving in one of Michigan's eligible rural counties? Take advantage of FREE online training designed to strengthen your skills, expand your knowledge, and improve patient care—all at your own pace!

Choose one or complete both courses:
🧠 Motivational Interviewing (Evidence-Based Practice) – 30-minute online course
🤝 First Responder Deflection: A Warm Handoff to Services in the Community – 1.5-hour online course

✅ FREE to complete
✅ Learn at your own pace
✅ Earn a Certificate of Completion
✅ Enhance your skills and improve patient care

🎉 Licensed EMS professionals serving in eligible rural Michigan counties who complete the training(s) and submit their certificate by the deadline will be entered into a drawing to win:
💲 $25 – Motivational Interviewing
💲 $50 – First Responder Deflection

Eligible rural Michigan counties include:

Alcona, Alger, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Baraga, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Clare, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Emmet, Gladwin, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Houghton, Huron, Iosco, Iron, Kalkaska, Keweenaw, Lake, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, Mason, Menominee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Oceana, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Sanilac, Schoolcraft, and Wexford.

📌 See the flyer below for course descriptions, registration instructions, deadlines, and QR codes.

Invest in your skills. Impact lives. 💙💚

08/06/2026

Advance your ECG interpretation skills with one of the industry's most sought-after educators!

Join nationally recognized instructor Bob Page for an engaging, hands-on Advanced ECG Interpretation & Capnography training at Gogebic Community College.

Whether you're an EMS provider, emergency department clinician, nurse, or other healthcare professional, you'll gain practical knowledge you can immediately apply in patient care.

💰 Scholarships are available for eligible participants through Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!

📍 Lunch is provided, and registration is now open. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or learn more.

Tag a coworker who shouldn't miss this opportunity! 👇