Public Notification
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Courses – Expanding Education for Initial Training to Students who are 16 years of age
CR-101 rule inquiry stage – drafting of proposed rules
The Department of Health’s Office of Community Health Systems, EMS and Trauma Care Section officially filed a CR-101 with the Office of the Code Reviser on October 7, 2025, to open WAC 246-976-022 and WAC 246-976-041. Other amendments to sections or adding new sections in chapter 246-976 WAC may also be considered to address this specific topic. The WSR number is 25-21-026.
How to Participate
The department’s EMS Program will be hosting a series of webinars to provide an overview of the rules in the coming weeks. Additional webinars will be added as needed.
The schedule provided is intended as a guide for streamlining work. Meeting focus and frequency is subject to change. Please check back frequently for updates.
Webinar Announcement
August 2025
| Date/Time | Location | Meeting Focus |
|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2025, at 11 a.m. |
Zoom |
WAC 246-976-260 licenses required and WAC 246-976-270 denial, suspension, revocation. |
April 2025
| Date/Time | Location | Meeting Focus |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. |
Online Microsoft Teams |
WAC 246-976-260 licenses required and WAC 246-976-270 denial, suspension, revocation. |
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Public Comment
If you choose, submit any comment(s) prior to the scheduled meeting, using the department-provided comment form (Word) or by viewing the Rules Comment webpage. Comment form in PDF version.
You may also submit a comment form if you're unable to attend a meeting but have a concern that you'd like to discuss in the meeting. Your cooperation will help ensure that all comments are taken into consideration when the final draft rules are adopted.
Fill out and email the comment form (Word) to hsqa.ems@doh.wa.gov.
Rules Adopted
See the Washington State Department of Health rules website for more information on adopted rules within Title 246 WAC.