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Build a Safer, Stronger Workplace: Staff Development in Emergency Response Training

Why This Matters

Prepare Your Workforce. Protect Your Community. Strengthen Your Business.

In today’s world, every workplace, from factories and warehouses to schools and offices, benefits from having employees trained to respond confidently in a medical emergency.

Wisconsin’s Emergency Medical Services Association (WEMSA) is here to help employers strengthen their workforce through Emergency Medical Service (EMS) training, at little or no cost to your organization. Investing in this type of staff development builds safety, resilience, and community trust.

A Strong Investment with Real Returns
How Emergency Response Training Helps Employers

Employers across Wisconsin know that supporting employees benefits everyone. Here’s how Emergency Response training can make a difference:

  • A Safer Workplace: Staff trained as Emergency Medical Service (EMS) professionals have advanced skills beyond basic First Aid and CPR. They help stabilize incidents quickly, protecting co-workers and minimizing injuries.
  • Supports Compliance: EMS training meets and exceeds general OSHA requirements for First Aid/CPR readiness, helping employers fulfill workplace safety obligations.
  • No Cost to You: Wisconsin legislators passed legislation that reimburses employers who pay for staff who complete EMS training and earn their license/certification. It is truly an investment in your team with no long-term expense.
  • Improves Retention & Morale: Employees value development opportunities. EMS training provides professional skills that also benefit their families and communities.
  • Good for Your Community Reputation: Your company is recognized as a trusted partner in building safer, healthier communities.

Is This Right for Your Organization?

Many industries benefit from having EMS-trained staff — including manufacturing, food processing, energy, biohealth, forest products, water technology, schools, and public sector employers.

Whether you employ five people or five hundred, you can help build a culture of safety and readiness.

How It Works

Simple Steps to Get Started

  • Explore Options: Talk with your staff to identify those interested in EMS training. WEMSA can help you understand where to begin.
  • Connect with Us: Fill out our quick form below. You’ll get our free “Guide to Implementing an Employee Development Program in Emergency Response” to share with your leadership and safety teams.
  • Train & Certify: Your employees complete Emergency Medical Service (EMS) training through an approved program.
  • Get Reimbursed: After your employee(s) pass the approved program and received their certification or license, you as the employer can submit to be reimbursed.
Resources & Recognition

Download our Employer Program Brochure for your industry, see how this training fits your workplace and supports your operations.

Be Recognized: Participating employers may be featured in WEMSA’s statewide publications for their commitment to workforce development and community safety.

Let’s Talk

Ready to Learn More?

WEMSA is here to answer your questions, help you plan, and connect you with local EMS agencies to support your staff. Fill out the short form below and a member of our staff will follow up personally.

Together, we can strengthen Wisconsin’s workforce, communities, and future.

Thank you for considering how your organization can be part of this vital effort.