Under what circumstances may an EMT apply for an extension for recertification?
An EMT with current certification may apply for an extension of time to file for recertification if the requirements for recertification cannot be met because of personal or family illness, military service, or authorized federal or state emergency response deployment. The Department may grant one extension of time: Due to military service, for the term of active duty plus 180 days; Due to authorized federal or state emergency response deployment, for the term of deployment plus 180 days; or Due to personal or family illness, for up to 180 days after the expiration date of the current certification. An EMT granted an extension remains certified until the end of the extension, but must complete the requirements for recertification before the end of the extension period. The requirements to apply for extension are provided in R9-25-407, available here.
