GREENVILLE – Spirit Emergency Medical Services is once again investing in the future
of emergency medical care by offering a paid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
certification class beginning February 23, 2026. This accelerated, boot-camp–style course is
designed to prepare motivated individuals for a rewarding career serving their
communities in just six weeks.
Spirit EMS began offering EMT education programs in 2017 and has since helped dozens
launch EMS careers, including 19 new EMTs successfully trained and nationally registered
in the past year alone. Spirit EMS conducts its in-house EMT classes in partnership with
Four County Career Center, with instruction led by Paramedics Josh Henry and Crystal
Horne.
Classes run Monday through Friday in an intensive, hands-on learning environment. InIn
addition to classroom instruction, students complete clinical experience both in the hospital
setting and on Spirit EMS ambulances, ensuring real-world exposure and confidence upon
graduation.
Spirit EMS owners Brian K. Hathaway and Aaron Guthrie have made education and
workforce development a core priority for the organization, with a goal of offering at least
four EMT classes each year. To make this opportunity accessible, Spirit EMS pays students
while they complete training. Graduates who successfully obtain their National Registry
EMT certification commit to a one-year employment agreement with Spirit EMS—helping
sustain the paid training model while keeping skilled caregivers in local communities.
“This program changes lives,” said Spirit EMS President & CEO Brian K. Hathaway. “Not only
are we strengthening the EMS workforce, but we’re providing people a pathway to a
respected, meaningful, and stable career helping others.”
Spirit EMS Vice President Aaron Guthrie added, “At Spirit EMS, we believe in investing in
people. When we train new EMTs, we aren’t just teaching skills—we’re building confidence,
creating opportunity, and preparing compassionate professionals who will care for families
in their greatest time of need. We are incredibly proud of the success of this program and
the dedicated men and women who have come through it.”
Spirit EMS prides itself on compassionate, community-focused care guided by its values of
service, integrity, teamwork, and professionalism. The company operates multiple EMS
stations across western and northwestern Ohio and remains deeply invested in the
communities it serves.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applications are now open.
Deadline to apply: February 2, 2026
Class Start Date: February 23, 2026
Those interested may message Spirit EMS on Facebook with questions and can submit an
application online at:
www.spiritmedicaltransport.com
Anyone inspired to begin a new career in emergency medicine—or take the next step
toward serving their neighbors in a meaningful way—is encouraged to apply.
MEDIA CONTACT
Jeremy Miller, AEMT
Deployment Logistics / Media Relations Co
ordinator
Spirit EMS
Phone: (937) 548-2800
Email: jmiller@spiritmedicaltransport.com
