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Requirements for certification as an EMS Driver (training obtained in Mississippi)
- Age of at least 18 years
- Completion of the Board's approved EMS Driver Training Program
- Possession of valid driver's license
Requirements for certification as an EMS Driver (training obtained in another state)
- Written verification that training obtained out of state meets the guidelines of the Mississippi EMS Driver
Training Program(s)
- Verification of training within the past two years, or written verification of training from sending state and of
current status
- Age of at least 18 years
- Possession of valid driver's license
- Submission of official driver's license history concurrent with date of application
Note: The BEMS maintains the right to refuse reciprocity to any EMS Driver if the submitted
curriculum does not meet the requirements of this section.
Temporary EMS Driver Certification
BEMS may issue temporary EMS driver certification not to exceed 90 days. Temporary certification will be issued
only upon receipt of a written request from an owner/manager of a licensed ambulance provider. Licensed ambulance
providers may utilize personnel awaiting temporary EMS driver certification provided that such providers notify BEMS
prior to employment.
A temporary EMS Driver certification will not be granted to an individual who has previously been issued a
Mississippi BEMS EMS Driver certification.
EMS – Driver Certification
All applications for EMS Driver certification or re-certification shall be made with approved forms.
All applications for EMS Driver certification or re-certification must include:
- $35.00 money order payable to the Mississippi State Department of Health
- A copy of the applicant's driver's license
- A copy of a certificate of completion of an approved EMS Driver course
The Bureau of EMS will conduct a review of the applicant's driver's license history. The EMS
Driver certification will expire concurrently with the applicant's State Driver's License.
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