EMT Academy- January 2027 Class - Located in Buffalo, NY
Location: Buffalo, NY | Application deadline: November 16, 2026 | Academy begins: January 2027
About the Role
The primary focus of the Emergency Medical Technician (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 eligible candidate will be hired as an employee and compensated at a training wage while attending the EMT Academy at AMR‑Buffalo. The Academy is a rigorous eleven‑week program that qualifies the employee to take the New York State Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician exam. There is no cost for the class; all books, tuition, fees, and uniforms are paid by AMR Buffalo. Upon successful completion of the class, all tests, and state certification, the employee will be transferred to an EMT position with an increase to the EMT compensation rate.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have proof of a high school diploma or GED
- Hold a valid driver’s license
- Have all required immunizations
- Successfully complete pre‑employment screening, including motor vehicle and criminal background checks, drug testing, and a physical agility test
After the Program
After successful completion of the course, the employee will be eligible to take the written and skills test offered by the NYS Department of Health (NYS EMT‑B) and will be required to work for AMR‑Buffalo for a period of at least one year. Upon receipt of the state EMT‑B certification, employees will be assigned their full‑time shift and complete new employee training.
Benefits
- 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
Pay
$17.50/hr starting pay (fixed rate position).
Schedule
Upon receipt of state EMT‑B certification, employees will be assigned a full‑time shift and complete new employee training.
Why Choose AMR
AMR is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. GMR’s Core Behaviors — keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together, and be accountable — unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.