EMT Academy- October 2026 Class - Located in Buffalo, NY
Located in Buffalo, NY. Application deadline: August 31st, 2026.
About the role
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Academy at American Medical Response (AMR) Buffalo offers a unique opportunity for individuals interested in a rewarding career in pre-hospital medicine. The primary focus of the EMT is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients. EMTs possess the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation, functioning as part of a comprehensive EMS response under medical oversight. An EMT performs interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance and serves as 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 a training wage while attending the EMT Academy at AMR-Buffalo. The Academy is an eleven-week program that qualifies employees 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 course, tests, and state certification, the employee will transition to an EMT position with an increased compensation rate.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have proof of a high school diploma or GED
- Possess 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
Next steps
After passing 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 at least one year. Upon receiving state EMT-B certification, employees will be assigned a full-time shift, complete new employee training, and qualify for benefits.
Benefits
- Excellent benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) hours
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Response to nationwide disasters
Pay
Starting pay: $17.50/hr during training, increasing to the EMT compensation rate upon certification.
This American Medical Response Sponsored Academy begins mid-October 2026.