Assistant Fire Chief Emmitt Newman was recently recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for achieving 20 consecutive years of National EMS Certification. This distinction is an honor held by few EMS professionals.

To maintain his status as a Nationally Registered EMT, he completed, on a biennial basis, the most comprehensive recertification program for EMS professionals in America.

By maintaining his National EMS Certification and completing regular continuing education courses, Emmitt has demonstrated his commitment to providing exceptional prehospital emergency medical care.

Emmitt has served our local community for many years and recently retired as a Captain with the Naval District of Washington Fire Department.

Please join us in congratulating Assistant Chief Emmitt Newman on this milestone accomplishment!