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Firefighters back measure to lengthen EMT recertification interval for experienced providers
Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee · January 28, 2026
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Summary
House Bill 24 50 would adjust emergency medical technician recertification rules so EMTs with at least 10 years of Washington certification may recertify every six years instead of every three; firefighter representatives said ongoing training remains unchanged and the change would reduce administrative burden.
The committee heard public testimony Jan. 28 on House Bill 24 50, a proposal to revise emergency medical technician recertification intervals.
Staff explained that Washington currently requires EMT recertification every three years and that the bill would…
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