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NWAR-EMS, Maniilaq Association
Nicholas Jicha
PO Box 256
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907)442-7241
The Maniilaq Emergency Medical Service's (EMS)/ Northwest Arctic Region EMS (NWAR-EMS) mission is to support the development and sustainability of EMS in the Northwest Arctic Region. This is accomplished by acting as the region’s resource center for instructors, certifying officers, providers, and community members.
The program designates representatives to work in collaboration with the State Office of Emergency Medical Services (SOEMS); and provides representation on the State Training Committee, State Medical Direction Committee, and a Regional Director reporting to the State Office of Emergency Medical Services.
In addition to representing and advocating for regional EMS issues, NWAR-EMS is responsible for collaborating with Alaska's other regional councils to administer and manage Code Blue capitol grant funds throughout our state.