Board Meeting

Board Meeting Link

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EMTS Provider Grants OPEN


FY27 Funding Guide

CMRETAC Workshop Link


Additional Regional Grant Workshops

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LINK to County Fund Reimbursement Form

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Injury Prevention/Trauma Committee


Monday, February 2026

1000hrs


Zoom Link


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SAVE THE DATES

Annual Western Slope Pediatric Preparedness Seminar

Annual RMD/WSTR Conference

Trauma Education



Pediatric Education Day at Fort Carson -- Dec. 16, 9:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. This activity is designed for interdisciplinary healthcare team members who care for pediatric patients in an inpatient hospital setting. It will provide clinical updates and cover current topics relevant to the care of sick and injured pediatric patients. The event will be held at Evans Army Community Hospital and is available exclusively for in-person attendance. For more information, click here. Questions, contact Ray Cuellar.


EMS Education


Pediatric Education Day at Fort Carson -- Dec. 16, 9:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. This activity is designed for interdisciplinary healthcare team members who care for pediatric patients in an inpatient hospital setting. It will provide clinical updates and cover current topics relevant to the care of sick and injured pediatric patients. The event will be held at Evans Army Community Hospital and is available exclusively for in-person attendance. For more information, click here. Questions, contact Ray Cuellar.


NEW  "A Breath of Truth": Unlocking Real-Time Diagnostics with Waveform Capnography -- Dec. 18, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Using capnography to guide real-time clinical decisions: understanding normal CO₂ patterns, spotting dangerous waveform changes, and using those insights to drive timely, effective interventions. This session is built for EMS, emergency medicine clinicians, hospital teams, educators, and anyone looking to strengthen their respiratory assessment skills. For more information, visit the registration page.


NEW  National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) EMS Safety Course-- Jan. 19, 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. NAEMT’s 3rd edition EMS Safety course teaches students how to protect themselves and their patients while on the job. It promotes a culture of safety and helps reduce the number of on-the-job fatalities and injuries. EMS Safety is the only national, comprehensive safety course for EMS practitioners. Its interactive format features real-life case studies and compelling discussions on current safety issues, and provides students with a forum to share their own experiences. Course activities allow students to apply critical thinking and best safety practices to EMS scenarios. Click here for more information. Questions, contact Louis Imperatrice or call 609-564-3001.


NEW  Online EMT program -- Jan. 20 - May 15. Pueblo Community College (PCC) is offering a fully online EMT program with in-person labs two days a month. Registration for the Spring Semester is open until Jan 16. Visit the PCC website for more information. Questions, contact Stefana Adcock or call 719-549-3325.


NEW  National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) Psychological Trauma in EMS Patients (PTEP) – Jan. 29, 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. NAEMT's Psychological Trauma in EMS Patients (PTEP) virtual course gives EMS practitioners the resources they need to help alleviate patients’ hidden wounds – intense fear, stress, and pain – during a medical emergency. PTEP educates EMS practitioners about the biological underpinnings of psychological trauma, the short and long-term impact on the brain and body, and warning signs that a patient is experiencing extreme psychological distress. EMS practitioners are also taught strategies and techniques to alleviate patients’ distress and help patients cope with what they’re experiencing to ward off lingering effects. For more information, click here. Questions, contact Louis Imperatrice or call 609-564-3001.


2026 Platte Valley Hospital EMS Symposium -- Feb. 11, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This training will provide education on the pre-hospital and early hospital care of the patient. Topics included are cardiology, trauma, and neurology. For more information and to register, visit the Intermountain Health website. Questions, contact Sherae Durham or call 303-498-1931.



Resources

EMTS Meetings Calendar


"Engage with Us" EMS and Trauma Services meetings: Reports, Rules, Meetings calendar and more



EMTS Meetings and Calendar

Colorado Whole Blood Coalition


To further engage with the ongoing efforts and stay informed about the latest updates and meetings, sign up for the Colorado Whole Blood Coalition's mailing list.



 CLICK HERE

Ground Ambulance Licensing Resources


Helpful tools, information and to help you stay up-to-date with guidelines and policies. Policy templates available.



 CLICK HERE

Injury Prevention


Prepared programs


CREATE Grant


CREATE assists private and public organizations in improving and expanding the emergency medical and trauma system in Colorado.


Guidelines

Deadlines

Path4EMS Program


A free and confidential mental health and wellness resource for Colorado’s EMS professionals. To request services or for more information click here.

Mental Health Resources

Visit http://cmretac.org/mental-health-resources for a complete list
of mental health resources for providers.

Please direct any additional opportunities to:

sarah.weatherred@cmretac.org

Executive Board



Josh Hadley, Chair

Chaffee County EMS Director

jhadley@chaffeecounty.org

719-221-4988


Gabe Muething, Vice-Chair

Chief of Emergency Medical Services - Aspen Ambulance District

gmuething@aspenhospital.org

970-544-1228


Brandon Daruna, Treasurer

CEO, Eagle County Paramedics Services

bdaruna@ecparamedics.org

970-926-5270

Medical Director


Clark Samuel Smith MD, Maj, USAFR, MC

Regional Medical Director, Central Mountains RETAC

Team Lead, Critical Care Air Transport, 932 MDS

St Anthony Hospital | USACS South

c.sam.smith.md@gmail.com

501.339.3082

Upcoming Meetings

CMRETAC Board Meetings Click Here

21 January 2026: TBD

18 March 2026: TBD


CMRETAC Injury Prevention & Trauma Committee Click Here

February 2026


Statewide Quarterly RETAC Forums Click Here

4/5 March 2026: Morrison


SEMTAC Click Here

7/8 January 2026- CDPHE


Statewide Task Forces and Combined Meetings Calendar Click Here


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