Emergency Medical Technician Permit (EMT)

Fees

• $35

Required Documents

• EMT permit application
• Current National Registry Certification Card
• Current Louisiana Driver's License - Class D
• State of Louisiana EMT Permit
• Defensive Driving Certification - must not expire within 30 days of date of application
• CPR Certification - must not expire within 30 days of date of application
• ACLS Certification - must not expire within 30 days of date of application (Paramedics Only)
• Annual Permit Fee of $35 by money order - payable to the City of New Orleans 

New Orleans EMS tracks expiration dates of all credentials. It is the responsibility of each medic and EMS Service to keep current copies on file with our office.  Any lapse will result in immediate revocation of permit, and the employee will be subject to a late fee and additional application fee to get it restored. Also, the EMS service can be assessed with fines and revocation of their owner’s permit.

First-Time Permits

First-Time Permits are issued by New Orleans EMS by appointment only. To schedule an appointment call Captain Bill Niemeck at (504) 658-2742, or contact via email at wfniemeck@nola.gov.The following materials must be submitted in original document form. Fraudulent copies will result in permit being revoked.

Renewals

It is the responsibility of each medic and EMS Service to keep current copies of all documents required on file with EMS. Any lapse will result in immediate revocation of permit, and the employee will be subject to a late fee and additional application fee to get it restored.

All permit renewals should be mailed to:
New Orleans EMS
ATTN: Parish Permits
2929 Earhart Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70125

Late fees will not be applied as long your renewal is post marked by the last day of the month.

Late Fees

A late fee of $100.00 will be assessed if the application is not submitted in its entirety prior to the expiration date, or if the applicant fails to provide the City of New Orleans with updated copies of expired certifications. A fee of $135.00 will be assessed to all applicants who allow their LA State EMT License to lapse or their Orleans Parish Permit to be revoked.