Ambulance and EMT Services Trade Associations

Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA)

International association for transport nurses advancing safety, education, and advocacy in air and ground medical transport; more than 2,500 members.

https://www.astna.org Membership: 2,500

APCO International

Largest public-safety communications association; sets standards and provides training and advocacy for 9-1-1/PSAP professionals; 40,000+ members.

https://www.apcointl.org Membership: 40,000

Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS)

Trade association for the air medical and critical care ground transport community, offering advocacy, education, and networking; represents 600+ companies, programs, and individuals.

https://aams.org Membership: 600

Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE)

UK membership body coordinating policy and programs for NHS ambulance services’ chief executives; full members include all 10 English NHS ambulance trusts plus Wales, with additional associate members (Scotland, Northern Ireland, ROI, IoW, IoM, Channel Islands, Gibraltar).

https://aace.org.uk Membership: 19

College of Paramedics (UK)

Recognized professional body for paramedics across the UK, focused on education, standards, and advocacy; 20,000+ members.

https://www.collegeofparamedics.org Membership: 20,000

International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED)

Global standard‑setting and certification body for emergency medical, fire, police, and nurse triage dispatch; 66,000+ members in 46 countries, with thousands of accredited centers.

https://www.emergencydispatch.org Membership: 66,000

International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)

Worldwide emergency management association supporting training, networking, and certification for public safety leaders; 6,218 members as of December 2024.

https://www.iaem.org Membership: 6,218

International Association of Fire Chiefs — EMS Section (IAFC EMS Section)

Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs that addresses fire‑based EMS policy, leadership, and operations; 1,100+ members.

https://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/ems Membership: 1,100

International College of Advanced Practice Paramedics (formerly IAFCCP)

Professional association representing flight and critical care paramedics; formerly IAFCCP, now the International College of Advanced Practice Paramedics; 4,700+ registered members (2019).

https://i-capp.org Membership: 4,714

Michigan Association of Ambulance Services (MAAS)

Statewide trade association advocating for ambulance services; served approximately 100 member organizations in 2023 (per IRS filings via GuideStar).

https://www.miambulance.org Membership: 100

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)

Nation’s largest association for EMS practitioners (EMTs, AEMTs, paramedics, EMRs), providing advocacy, education, and research support; 110,000+ members.

https://www.naemt.org Membership: 110,000

National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE)

Representative body for EMS educators providing instructor development, resources, and an annual symposium; member network of 3,000+ educators.

https://naemse.org Membership: 3,000

National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP)

Professional society for EMS physicians and leaders advancing prehospital care through education, research, and advocacy; 2,000+ members.

https://naemsp.org Membership: 2,000

National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO)

Lead national organization for state, territorial, and tribal EMS officials; membership comprises representatives from 50 states and 6 U.S. territories.

https://nasemso.org Membership: 56

National Emergency Number Association (NENA)

The voice of 9‑1‑1 professionals, providing standards, training, and advocacy for emergency communications; 12,000+ members across 48 chapters.

https://www.nena.org Membership: 12,000

Paramedic Association of Canada (PAC)

Canada’s national voice for paramedicine, uniting provincial chapters and the CAF to support practitioners and advance the profession; 30,000+ members.

https://paramedic.ca Membership: 30,000

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (PCC)

Canadian association that advances and aligns paramedic leadership nationally through policy, research, and collaboration; 325 members.

https://paramedicchiefs.ca Membership: 325

Southern California Ambulance Association (SCAA)

Regional trade group of private ambulance providers serving Los Angeles and Orange counties, collaborating on policy and operations; 25 member companies.

https://scaa.net Membership: 25

Texas Association of Air Medical Services (TAAMS)

State chapter representing the Texas air medical community; more than 25 air medical organizations operate 100+ aircraft statewide.

https://taams.org Membership: 25

United New York Ambulance Network (UNYAN)

Trade association of commercial ambulance providers across New York State, sharing information and advocating on EMS policy; 40+ provider members.

https://www.unyan.net Membership: 40