EMT Academy- Military (SkillBridge)

American Medical Response (AMR)

Syracuse, NY

Military EMT Academy

Application deadline - December 1st, 2025

Military EMT Academy

American Medical Response is offering a unique opportunity for individuals interested in a rewarding career in pre-hospital medicine.

What is an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?

The primary focus of an EMT is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation, and functions as part of a comprehensive EMS response under medical oversight. An EMT performs interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance and is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.

About the Program:

The Academy is a rigorous 8-12-week program which qualifies the employee to take the New York State Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician exam. There is no cost for the class, and all books, tuition, fees and uniforms will be paid by AMR Buffalo. Upon successful completion of the class, all tests and state certification, the employee will be supported in their application for an EMT position at AMR.

The right candidates must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have proof of a HS diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Have all required immunizations
• Successfully complete the pre-employment screening which includes motor vehicle and criminal background checks, drug testing and a physical agility test
• Be and Active-Duty Service Member within 180 days of EAS with command approval.

What happens after passing the course?

After successful completion of the course, the employee will be eligible to take a written and skills test offered by the NYS Department of Health (NYS EMT-B).

Upon receipt of the state EMT-B certification, employees will eligible to apply for a position with GMR.

GMR offers competitive benefits including:

• Excellent benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, disability and 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) hours
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Response to nationwide disasters

This American Medical Response Sponsored Academy begins January 5th 2026!

Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.