2025 Board Applications

Application Deadline: April 19th, 2025 5:00 PM CST

Term Start Date (if elected): July 1st, 2025

The Wisconsin EMS Association (WEMSA) is the largest member-based EMS organization in Wisconsin, and one of the largest overall member-based organizations in the state. Its Board of Directors consists of volunteer members from throughout the state’s EMS system. Directors come from rural, suburban, and urban EMS systems, and consist of full-time, part-time, paid-on-call, and volunteer services alike. Twelve association members comprise the Board of Directors, who serves staggered three-year terms that begin  July 1st. Each year, one-third (four) of the Directors positions are due for re-election.

The application period is now open to apply for one of those open board positions on the Wisconsin EMS Association’s Board of Directors. 

Board members provide financial oversight, establish strategic goals, provide advocacy guidance, and help to advance the Association’s mission. They attend monthly committee and quarterly board calls, annual meetings, attend and participate in the annual conference, review, and provide timely response to documents and office communications, and participate in other Association events, as necessary.

Qualified candidates will possess visionary leadership and should be willing to put their skills and knowledge to use, be able to dedicate time to the mission of the Association, and to assist the WEMSA Board in providing a vision for Wisconsin EMS in the future. Candidates should also have experience and/ or interest in advocacy, board development, education, finance, membership, publications or strategic planning.

To be eligible, candidates must be a member of WEMSA (Individual or Department Memberships ONLY) for a minimum of two years immediately preceding applying for the Board. Applications must be submitted  via the link below no later than 5:00 PM CST April 19th, 2025.  You will need to upload a letter of reference within the application link.  Please see additional details below.

Being a WEMSA Board of Director is a volunteer role that comes with many benefits to build upon your career as an EMS Professional. Board Members help shape the future of EMS through education, legislation, and resources.

Requirements:

• Board members are expected to:
  • Attend quarterly board meetings (virtual or in-person).
  • Participate in at least one committee or working group.
  • Support WEMSA’s advocacy, membership, and educational initiatives.
  • Engage in fundraising and sponsorship efforts where applicable.
• Applicants must be an active WEMSA Individual or Department Member for at least 2 years immediately preceding your application in order to be considered. 
• ​Applicants will need to provide information about their career history, their interest in the Board / EMS, a resume / CV, a bio, and a letter of recommendation. Optional: You may also include a video up to three minutes long to be included with your information when sent out to vote. 

Please click the button to go to our Board of Directors Application. All candidates will be contacted directly to acknowledge their submission and may be asked additional questions for their candidacy.

2025 Board Application

FAQs

How much time does this take out of my schedule?

You are required to attend quarterly Board of Directors virtual meetings over Zoom.  These meetings last approximately 1 hour.

You are required to be present on specific WEMSA Committee meetings which are hosted monthly, bi-monthly, or ad hoc throughout the year depending upon which committee you join. You are required to be on a minimum of 1 WEMSA Committee.

We ask for your help during our annual WEMSA Conference with regards to planning, scanning, registration, etc.  You get a FULL Registration with FREE CEs at our Conference!

I don’t live close to the WEMSA Office, can I still be a Board Member?

YES!! 👍  Meetings are held virtually to ensure that Board Members can be from across the state of Wisconsin. We need your input and experience on your side of the state to make strategic decisions and planning for EMS statewide!

I’m not a director for our department, can I still be a Board Member?

YES!! 👍 We need your input and experience regardless of what EMS level you are; EMRs, EMTs, AEMTs and Paramedics are all welcomed to apply.  You are required to be a WEMSA member for at least two consecutive years preceding the time of nomination.