Yale-New Haven Center for EMS provides training, education, and oversight for both aspiring
The Hospital of Saint Raphael (HSR) and Yale-New Haven Hospital (YNHH) have provided education and oversight to the emergency medical services (EMS) system in the South Central Connecticut region since its inception in the 1970’s. In 1989 they created New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program (NHSHP) to continue this mission as a joint venture due to some legislative changes. YNHH purchased HSR with the
acquisition taking effect on September 12, 2012 and continues to operate NHSHP as Yale-New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program (YNHSHP). YNHSHP currently provides medical oversight for Allingtown Fire District, American Medical Response (New Haven), Bethany Volunteer Fire Department Ambulance, Branford Fire Department, East Haven Fire Department, Guilford Fire Department, Hamden Fire Department, Madison Emergency Medical Services, Madison Hose Company No. 1, Madison Police Department, Nelson Ambulance Service, New Haven Fire Department, Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Area Response Physicians (SHARP) Team, North Branford Police Department, North Branford Volunteer Fire Department, North Haven Fire Department, North Madison Volunteer Fire Company, Orange Police Department, West Haven Fire Department Center District, West Shore Fire District, Woodbridge Police Department, Woodbridge Volunteer Fire Department, and Yale Student EMS as well as providing emergency medical training for EMS providers, 911 dispatchers, allied health professionals, and the community.
06/22/2026
Join Dr. Laura Hanson and Dr. Jonathan McMahon from Yale School of Medicine for an interactive CME session focused on recognizing, differentiating, and managing respiratory emergencies in the prehospital setting.
One of our proudest collaborations! Training the high school seniors in the community to protect their community! They are on a great path! We are proud of you!!
06/09/2026
We're hiring! Yale Center for EMS is looking for passionate EMS educators to join our team. We have two newly posted positions:
🚨 EMS Education ALS Instructor (Per Diem)
🚨 Instructor, Basic Life Support (Per Diem)
Both positions are based in New Haven, CT.
Our EMS Education program is one of the best in the state, and here's why:
✅ 70+ active paramedic students across 6 paramedic school cohorts
✅ 100% cumulative pass rate on the paramedic NREMT
✅ 200+ EMTs graduated annually
✅ Opportunities for career growth within one of the nation's top health systems
If you're an experienced EMS professional who is passionate about education and developing the next generation of prehospital providers, we'd love to hear from you.
Know someone who'd be a great fit? Please share this post!
06/05/2026
Our sincerest condolences are extended to the New Haven Fire Department and the family of FF/Paramedic Thomas Kochera. Thomas was renowned as one of the region's premier prehospital care providers and has been credited with numerous cardiac arrest saves. He will be deeply missed.
05/30/2026
05/22/2026
We are so thankful for our education teams and the faith our students put in us! Happy EMS Week to the motor that keeps EMS running, the educators
Congratulations to our 2026 March Hybrid Accelerated EMT graduates!!!
05/21/2026
Yale Center for EMS is hosting a free BLS Airway Management and Respiratory Emergencies CME on June 3rd. There are two sessions available. 9a-1p and 6p-10p. To enroll, visit
For EMS Week, we thought it would be cool to highlight some of the amazing work our EMS responders do, and the crazy volume of calls Yale New Haven Hospital sponsored providers complete annually. Truly impressive!