2025 Indiana Emergency Medical Services Workforce Data Report

Abstract

This report summarizes supplemental survey and licensure data collected from Indiana emergency medical services (EMS) professionals for renewal years 2023–2025. Across the period, 12,501 individuals renewed EMS credentials in 2023, 13,341 in 2024, and 11,665 in 2025, with 8.9%, 49.6%, and 42.9% respectively identified as actively providing EMS care in Indiana. The actively practicing workforce was consistently more than 90% White and roughly one‑third under age 35. More than 90% completed qualifying EMS education in Indiana, and about one‑third reported some college as their highest level of education. Firefighters represented the largest proportion of EMS professionals each year, and most respondents identified 911 EMS response as their primary service focus. Over 40% reported working more than 48 hours per week, and most responded to 1–10 calls during a typical shift period. Geographic patterns show higher concentrations of EMS coverage in metropolitan counties, particularly Marion and Lake. The report provides a statewide snapshot of workforce demographics, education, employment characteristics, service provision, and geographic distribution.