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A Message from AAA President Jamie Pafford-Gresham

Written by Jamie Pafford-Gresham on . Posted in AAA HQ, Annual Conference & Tradeshow, Medicare, Stars of Life.

Happy New Year from Our New Association President

 

Dear Fellow Members,

I am saddened to begin the New Year with such grim and shocking news from Louisiana and New York. I am sickened and heartbroken—as I know you are—by the terror attack that struck New Orleans this weekend as well as the mass shooting in the Bronx. Our hearts ache for the victims and all those whose lives have been shattered by these senseless acts of violence. We also offer our deepest gratitude to our fellow first responders who selflessly rushed toward danger to provide skilled care and comfort in the midst of these tragedies. May their example galvanize us as we work in concert in support of EMS.

Despite these tragedies, as we ring in 2025, I am excited to begin my two-year term as the president of the AAA. I am deeply honored and humbled by the outpouring of support I have received as we begin this 24-month journey together.

I say TOGETHER because this is about US and OUR profession, and I don’t plan to do this alone. I need your participation as we move forward to ensure the best outcomes for all of us in emergency medical services.

Decades ago, when I began working in the business office (which was the kitchen) of what was then my parents’ small Arkansas ambulance service, I never imagined that one day our family of Pafford companies would care for communities in four states, nor that I would have the opportunity to serve my EMS colleagues on the American Ambulance Association board.

I’d like to thank the outgoing AAA President, my friend, Randy Strozyk, for his hard work and leadership. Randy’s dedication over the past two years has enhanced unity and camaraderie among our leaders, members, and fellow EMS stakeholder organizations. I applaud his efforts and those of the larger board, committee chairs, and vice chairs. I am privileged to continue working with this extraordinary group of mobile healthcare professionals.

Too often, EMS—especially private EMS—feels like an unappreciated and misunderstood underdog. 2025 presents an opportunity to change that narrative. One of my cardinal rules at Pafford EMS is, “no whining allowed,” and another is if you complain about a challenge, be prepared to bring forth a proposed solution at the same time. We each know the incredible value we bring to our communities and patients. Together, our voices will be heard in Washington as we share data and stories highlighting the impact of the 24/7 on-demand mobile healthcare we provide.

I hope to approach my AAA presidency with the same sense of urgency with which we treat our patients. As a profession, we can work side-by-side to quickly and effectively secure the extension of the Medicare add-ons beyond the current March 31 expiration date, then collaborate on advancing additional key priorities including sustainable reimbursement, innovative payment models, and solutions to EMS’s challenging workforce shortage.

To accomplish these shared goals, we ask that AAA members treat our advocacy efforts with the same care, grit, and tenacity we demonstrate in our communities every day. On behalf of the board, I ask that you please respond quickly to requests from our government affairs team to write letters or to set meetings with members of Congress. AAA’s grasstops relationships are sterling and have helped the association punch above its weight for decades. However, I believe all politics are local and you are the secret sauce in our success!  Grassroots efforts rule the day in transitional times like these when every interest group is competing for dollars and attention. Nothing is guaranteed—we quite literally cannot advance ambulance advocacy without the active cooperation of every AAA member organization.

In addition to supporting you through lobbying, AAA proudly offers outstanding member educational opportunities. Learning and networking abound at the 2025 AAA Annual Conference & Trade Show. We can’t wait to see you—and a thousand of our mutual colleagues—in beautiful Lexington, Kentucky June 22–24. Speaker proposals are due January 31, and the full agenda will be announced in February. However, please don’t hesitate to register for the conference and book your hotel room today. From reimbursement to operations to human resources, AAA 2025 will offer informative, engaging executive-level content to help you keep service rolling. Additionally, thanks to the support of our exhibitors and sponsors, this year’s event will have fun extras including a welcome reception the night before the conference, trade show special events, and entertaining optional outings to visit Lexington’s famous racehorses and distilleries. You don’t want to miss it as we will roll out our southern hospitality and have a great time!

We also look forward to honoring the 2025 class of Stars of Life in Washington, DC November 3–5. Nominations will open in late summer for this year’s cohort of exemplary EMS professionals. We hope that your ambulance service will join AAA in celebrating your hometown heroes in our nation’s capital.

If you have not yet renewed your AAA membership for 2025, I encourage you to do so immediately—your dues power our ability to drive the policy that sustains EMS. As a friendly reminder, your membership includes complimentary access to dozens of webinars and e-books—log in to our website any time for on-demand education from Scott Moore, Brian Werfel, and countless volunteer leaders. Members also receive deep discounts on everything from medical supplies to uniforms to ambulances through Savvik Buying Group. Additionally, we are proud to support your team with counselor matching services and on-site critical incident stress management should the need arise. New for this year, the AAA mentorship match program will offer an exciting career development opportunity for staff of all levels. AAA delivers these resources and many others as part of a comprehensive member benefits package that we are confident pays for itself many times over. (If you need help updating your contact details or accessing your benefits, please contact hello@ambulance.org for assistance.)

Those of you I’ve had the pleasure of meeting in person know that state ambulance advocacy is a personal passion of mine. In the course of operating Pafford Medical Services, I have seen firsthand many times how strong state associations drive enhanced revenue for EMS as well as add might to state and federal lobbying efforts. If you are not yet connected to your state ambulance association, I encourage you to reach out today. For our part, AAA will continue to support state-level boards with resources, research, events, and connection opportunities through our State Association Forum network and State Association Leadership Excellence conference.

Last, but not least, I wanted to share with you that the board has initiated a strategic planning process for the association to ensure that AAA is positioned for continued success. Our trusted consultants at Davidoff Mission-Driven Strategy will be gathering candid feedback from members of all types and sizes. Your insights are essential to charting a course for 2025 and beyond. I thank you in advance for your participation in surveys and/or virtual focus groups that will take place in the coming months.

I look forward to collaborating with you to move EMS forward in the coming 24 months. Thank you again for your support and participation, and happy New Year!

Now, let’s get to work!

Jamie

Jamie Pafford-Gresham
2025–2026 President
American Ambulance Association

Speak at Annual 2025 in Lexington!

Written by Amanda Riordan on . Posted in Annual Conference & Tradeshow.

Share your insights with fellow EMS leaders surrounded by the charm and excitement of Lexington’s iconic hospitality featuring world-class dining, bourbon, and horseracing.  Speaker proposal deadline extended to January 31!

2025 Annual Conference & Trade Show Call for Presentations

Thank you for your interest in speaking at the AAA Annual Conference and Trade Show. 

Annual Conference & Trade Show
Sunday, June 22–Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Central Bank Center
Lexington, Kentucky



The deadline for submissions is January 1, 2025. Applicants may submit up to three proposals. Audience involvement is highly encouraged.

Please be advised that participation as a presenter is strictly on a voluntary basis. Up to two speakers per selected session will receive complimentary registration to the conference. However, AAA is unable to pay speaker fees or travel and lodging expenses.
Thank you for your interest in sharing your expertise with your peers!

  • AAA membership is required to present at our conference.
  • This form should be completed by the primary speaker for the session. Third parties, administrative assistants, speaker bureaus, marketing agencies, etc should not complete this form.
  • 50–75 word description of your proposed session for promotional purposes. Please include at least three concrete, actionable takeaways your participants will be able to apply immediately. Please note that this should be written in the third person (ex: using he, she, they vs I or we). Please note that all submissions must include a member ambulance service. Vendors can participate as co-presenters, but sessions must be submitted by and primarily focus on the ambulance service speakers. Sessions must be purely educational vs commercial in nature.
  • Is this content geared to those who are new to the topic, intermediate, or advanced?
  • Select the tracks most appropriate for this proposed session.
  • Please provide brief details for the interactive elements that will be included in your session. This request comes in response to attendee feedback. Examples could include learning games, simulations, small group work, live polling, Kahoot/Mentimeter, worksheets, or other elements.
  • If you have not recently presented at an American Ambulance Association event, please list your past speaking experience, including event names and dates.
  • Please provide a brief professional biography of yourself. Please note that this should be written in the third person (ex: using he, she, they vs I).
  • If you have not recently presented at an AAA event, please provide a HIGH RESOLUTION headshot of at least 500x500px
    Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.
  • For ALL co-presenters, please provide:
    Name,
    Job Title,
    Company Name,
    Email Address, and a brief bio written in the third person.
    Please note that a maximum of TWO speakers per session will receive a complimentary conference registration.
  • Ex: https://twitter.com/amerambassoc
  • Ex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandariordan/
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Register Now: EMS Focus Webinar

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EMS Focus
WEBINAR

Post-Crash Care – Innovations in Managing Patient Entrapment and Extrication

Hosted by NHTSA’s Office of EMS on Thursday, December 19, at 1pm ET / 10am PT

EMS clinicians respond to nearly 1.5 million motor vehicle crashes on the nation’s roadways each year. Of those, at least 55,226 involve patients trapped or pinned in vehicles in need of extrication.

In this webinar, experts will explore entrapment-related injuries and the specialized skills and training EMS clinicians need.

Panelists will review:

  • Current NAEMSP recommendations for entrapped patients
  • The latest research from the United Kingdom
  • Traditional extrication techniques and technology
  • Rapid extrication methods, self-extrication and the hazards of prolonged entrapment
  • Training and skills needed to manage entrapped patients and support patient-centered rescue throughout the extrication process
  • Patient communication and airway, injury and hypothermia management
Register Now

Panelists Include:

Nichole Bosson, MD, MPH, NRP, FAEMS, medical director, Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency, associate clinical professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; faculty member and EMS fellowship director in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Harbor-UCLA.

Tim Nutbeam, MB, ChB, Medicine, professor of emergency medicine and post-collision care, Peninsula Medical School, University of Plymouth, Great Britain; consultant in emergency medicine and prehospital emergency medicine.

Attendees will be encouraged to submit questions during any point of the discussion. The webinar and Q&A will last approximately one hour.

About EMS Focus

EMS Focus provides a venue to discuss crucial initiatives, issues and challenges for EMS stakeholders and leaders nationwide. Be sure to visit ems.gov for information about upcoming webinars and to view past recordings.

We are committed to providing equal access to this webinar for all participants. Persons with disabilities in need of an accommodation should contact nhtsa.ems@dot.gov to request an accommodation no later than Friday, December 13, 2024.

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Speak at Annual 2025 in Lexington!

Written by Amanda Riordan on . Posted in Annual Conference & Tradeshow.

Share your insights with fellow EMS leaders surrounded by the charm and excitement of Lexington’s iconic hospitality featuring world-class dining, bourbon, and horseracing. 

2025 Annual Conference & Trade Show Call for Presentations

Thank you for your interest in speaking at the AAA Annual Conference and Trade Show. 

Annual Conference & Trade Show
Sunday, June 22–Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Central Bank Center
Lexington, Kentucky



The deadline for submissions is January 1, 2025. Applicants may submit up to three proposals. Audience involvement is highly encouraged.

Please be advised that participation as a presenter is strictly on a voluntary basis. Up to two speakers per selected session will receive complimentary registration to the conference. However, AAA is unable to pay speaker fees or travel and lodging expenses.
Thank you for your interest in sharing your expertise with your peers!

  • AAA membership is required to present at our conference.
  • This form should be completed by the primary speaker for the session. Third parties, administrative assistants, speaker bureaus, marketing agencies, etc should not complete this form.
  • 50–75 word description of your proposed session for promotional purposes. Please include at least three concrete, actionable takeaways your participants will be able to apply immediately. Please note that this should be written in the third person (ex: using he, she, they vs I or we). Please note that all submissions must include a member ambulance service. Vendors can participate as co-presenters, but sessions must be submitted by and primarily focus on the ambulance service speakers. Sessions must be purely educational vs commercial in nature.
  • Is this content geared to those who are new to the topic, intermediate, or advanced?
  • Select the tracks most appropriate for this proposed session.
  • Please provide brief details for the interactive elements that will be included in your session. This request comes in response to attendee feedback. Examples could include learning games, simulations, small group work, live polling, Kahoot/Mentimeter, worksheets, or other elements.
  • If you have not recently presented at an American Ambulance Association event, please list your past speaking experience, including event names and dates.
  • Please provide a brief professional biography of yourself. Please note that this should be written in the third person (ex: using he, she, they vs I).
  • If you have not recently presented at an AAA event, please provide a HIGH RESOLUTION headshot of at least 500x500px
    Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.
  • For ALL co-presenters, please provide:
    Name,
    Job Title,
    Company Name,
    Email Address, and a brief bio written in the third person.
    Please note that a maximum of TWO speakers per session will receive a complimentary conference registration.
  • Ex: https://twitter.com/amerambassoc
  • Ex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandariordan/
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Speak at Annual 2025 in Lexington!

Written by Amanda Riordan on . Posted in Annual Conference & Tradeshow.

2025 Annual Conference & Trade Show Call for Presentations

Thank you for your interest in speaking at the AAA Annual Conference and Trade Show. 

Annual Conference & Trade Show
Sunday, June 22–Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Central Bank Center
Lexington, Kentucky



The deadline for submissions is January 1, 2025. Applicants may submit up to three proposals. Audience involvement is highly encouraged.

Please be advised that participation as a presenter is strictly on a voluntary basis. Up to two speakers per selected session will receive complimentary registration to the conference. However, AAA is unable to pay speaker fees or travel and lodging expenses.
Thank you for your interest in sharing your expertise with your peers!

  • AAA membership is required to present at our conference.
  • This form should be completed by the primary speaker for the session. Third parties, administrative assistants, speaker bureaus, marketing agencies, etc should not complete this form.
  • 50–75 word description of your proposed session for promotional purposes. Please include at least three concrete, actionable takeaways your participants will be able to apply immediately. Please note that this should be written in the third person (ex: using he, she, they vs I or we). Please note that all submissions must include a member ambulance service. Vendors can participate as co-presenters, but sessions must be submitted by and primarily focus on the ambulance service speakers. Sessions must be purely educational vs commercial in nature.
  • Is this content geared to those who are new to the topic, intermediate, or advanced?
  • Select the tracks most appropriate for this proposed session.
  • Please provide brief details for the interactive elements that will be included in your session. This request comes in response to attendee feedback. Examples could include learning games, simulations, small group work, live polling, Kahoot/Mentimeter, worksheets, or other elements.
  • If you have not recently presented at an American Ambulance Association event, please list your past speaking experience, including event names and dates.
  • Please provide a brief professional biography of yourself. Please note that this should be written in the third person (ex: using he, she, they vs I).
  • If you have not recently presented at an AAA event, please provide a HIGH RESOLUTION headshot of at least 500x500px
    Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.
  • For ALL co-presenters, please provide:
    Name,
    Job Title,
    Company Name,
    Email Address, and a brief bio written in the third person.
    Please note that a maximum of TWO speakers per session will receive a complimentary conference registration.
  • Ex: https://twitter.com/amerambassoc
  • Ex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandariordan/
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Share Your Message of Support for Families of Fallen EMS Heroes

Written by AAA Staff on . Posted in Events, News, Press.

The all-volunteer National EMS Memorial Service honors EMS professionals who have died in the line of duty. Write your message of sympathy for the families of the 2024 honorees below, and they will be shared with them at the NEMSMS Weekend of Honor. Even just a sentence or two means the world to those left behind.

 

National EMS Memorial Service | Messages to Families

The American Ambulance Association is collecting messages on behalf of the National EMS Memorial Service for the families of EMS professionals who passed away in the line of duty. Please use this form to share your message with the loved ones left behind. View a list of the 2024 honorees at https://ems.zone/24nemsmshonorees

Please share a brief message here for the families who lost a loved on to an EMS line of duty death.
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EMS.gov | Commemorate National EMS Week

Written by AAA Staff on . Posted in Events.

EMS News

NHTSA’s Office of EMS
Thanks You for Making Your Communities Healthier
The Office of EMS (OEMS) at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is honoring our country’s EMS clinicians during EMS Week. Thank you for delivering high-quality, compassionate care to your patients on our roadways and in homes, schools and businesses across the country. We celebrate your commitment to your profession and to the safety and health of your communities.

Please download this customizable certificate of recognition from the Office of EMS to help you recognize your team this week. And, watch or share this special thank you message from Gam Wijetunge, Office of EMS Director and active volunteer paramedic.

Today is EMS Education day. NHTSA remains committed to supporting the education of the EMS workforce, a key factor in recruitment and retention of capable clinicians. Learn more about NHTSA’s efforts in education: from the refresh of the EMS Education Standards in 2020, to the upcoming development of the EMS Education Agenda 2050, to collaboration with our partners at the Federal Highway Administration to educate clinicians about Traffic Incident Management to reduce secondary crashes.

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POTUS | A Proclamation on National EMS Week 2024

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        During National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, we honor our Nation’s courageous EMS providers, who put it all on the line to deliver urgent, life-saving care to people across our country in times of great need.

Whether paramedics, emergency medical technicians, 911 and 988 dispatchers, or other first responders, EMS providers routinely work long hours away from loved ones to keep other families whole.  They risk their own lives and health, staring down storms, floods, or fires and rushing to rescue people in need.  For many Americans, they are a beacon of hope in some of life’s toughest moments and let us know we are going to be okay.  We have a duty to show up for them the way they show up for us.

That is why my Administration is working to get every EMS department in America the equipment and support they deserve.  During my first months in office, we passed the American Rescue Plan, investing billions of dollars to support EMS roles.  Today, we are working with State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments to keep EMTs on the job and to help them handle trauma and burn out.  We are working to get departments the resources they need to provide better training and equipment for EMS providers.  To help ease staffing shortages, we are also helping communities recruit and train more firefighters, who often provide emergency medical services as well.  We are fighting to ease the burden of student loans.  In all, we have cancelled debt for 4.6 million student borrowers, including for nearly 900,000 public service workers by fixing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which many non-profit or government EMS provider employees could be eligible for.

I have often said that courage lies in every heart, and the expectation is that it will one day be summoned.  It is summoned every day for America’s EMS providers.  They embody the best of our Nation — bravery, honor, and respect, never failing to answer the call to help others.  This week, we thank them and the unions that protect so many of our EMS providers and promise to always have their backs.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 19 through May 25, 2024, as National Emergency Medical Services Week.  I call upon public officials, doctors, nurses, paramedics, EMS providers, and all the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities to honor our brave EMS workers and to pay tribute to the EMS providers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-eighth.

JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

EMS.gov | EMS Day at the Museum and National Mall Event

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EMS News

Join Us for “EMS Day at the Museum” and National Mall Event to Commemorate EMS Week

It’s the 50th anniversary of EMS Week and to celebrate this momentous occasion, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History is presenting “EMS Day at the Museum.” This day of events will explore the history of emergency medical services in the United States.

Wednesday, May 22, 12 to 4 p.m.
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC
First Floor West & Warner Bros. Theater

This special exhibit will trace the roots of EMS, beginning with field-care during Revolutionary and Civil War battles, to the very specialized care provided by modern-day emergency medical technicians and paramedics. Historical objects from the museum’s archives and vintage ambulances will also be on display. The exhibit will highlight Pittsburgh’s Freedom House Ambulance Service, one of the nations first ambulance services to offer emergency medical care, founded in 1967 and staffed by Black paramedics. The afternoon events will include a panel discussion about the life-saving medical care delivered by our nation’s EMS clinicians, featuring important figures in EMS, including John Moon, one of the Freedom House paramedics.

Learn More

The following day, Thursday, May 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the 50th anniversary celebration will continue on the National Mall with the following events:

  • Antique ambulances on display
  • Hands-on Hearts CPR training
  • Stop the Bleed and tourniquet application training
  • Table demonstration of the new DC Fire & EMS Whole Blood Program
  • Presentations from national EMS organizations (1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.)

Join representatives from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Emergency Medical Services (NHTSA’s OEMS), the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) and the DC Fire and EMS (DCFEMS) Foundation as they host these two special events.

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EMS.gov Webinar | EMS Harm Reduction and SUD Treatment

Written by AAA Staff on . Posted in Operations, Patient Care, Webinars.

EMS Focus
WEBINAR

EMS Harm Reduction and SUD Treatment

Hosted by NHTSA’s Office of EMS on March 22 at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

According to the National Harm Reduction Coalition, “harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use.” This can include improving access to naloxone (Narcan) to prevent death from opioid overdose, providing sterile syringes to reduce the spread of HIV and hepatitis C, and fentanyl testing programs, among other types of help.

EMS clinicians are often on the frontline of addiction and the unintended consequences of both legal and illicit drug use and substance use disorder (SUD). In addition, drug use greatly impacts the larger context of our nation’s roads and highways through impaired driving and the resulting risks to the impaired driver, other drivers, passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. A 2022 NHTSA study of seven trauma centers around the U.S. found that nearly 56% of people injured or killed on roadways tested positive for one or more drugs, including alcohol. The most prevalent drug category was cannabis, and opioids made up 8.5% of cases at the trauma centers.

In this EMS Focus webinar, panelists will discuss:

  • Harm reduction and SUD treatment in the context of EMS care
  • Recent research
  • How innovation and intervention can drive overdose prevention in your community and reduction of other health risks, including traffic crashes that may be a result of impaired driving
REGISTER NOW

Panelists Include:

  • Kate Elkins, Emergency Medical Services/911 Specialist, NHTSA’s Office of EMS (moderator)
  • Gerard Carroll, M.D., EMS Medical Director, Cooper University Health Care; Division Head of EMS/Disaster Medicine; and Program Director, EMS Fellowship Program
  • John Ehrhart, Paramedic; EMS Manager, San Diego Health Connect; Co-Founder, California Paramedic Foundation; and Founder, Mission Critical Protocols
  • Simon Taxel, Paramedic Crew Chief and Public Safety Diver, Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS; Bloomberg Fellow, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

About EMS Focus

EMS Focus provides a venue to discuss crucial initiatives, issues and challenges for EMS stakeholders and leaders nationwide. Be sure to visit ems.gov for information about upcoming webinars and to view past recordings.

We are committed to providing equal access to this webinar for all participants. Persons with disabilities in need of an accommodation should contact nhtsa.ems@dot.gov to request an accommodation no later than Friday, March 15, 2024.

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Washington, DC 20590
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10/23 | US DOT Allies in Action Pedestrian Safety Month Webinar

Written by AAA Staff on . Posted in Webinars.

In honor of Pedestrian Safety Month throughout October, the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Secretary will host a webinar to highlight USDOT and National Roadway Safety Strategy Allies in Action efforts and resources to forward pedestrian safety. 

We hope you can join us!

Event: U.S. Department of Transportation Allies in Action Pedestrian Safety Month Webinar

When: Monday, October 23, 2023, from 1-2:30 p.m. ET

Where: Via Zoom (see registration link below)

Audience: Open to the public

Registration Link: Register now

 

Additional information on 2023 Pedestrian Safety Month and upcoming events can be found here and on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.

2024 EMSNext Nominations Now Open!

Written by Amanda Riordan on . Posted in 40 Under 40, AAA HQ, Annual Conference & Tradeshow, Awards.

EMSNext Nominations Due January 1, 2024!

Know a wonderful rising leader you’d like to recognize as the future of EMS? Nominations are open for EMSNext (formerly Mobile Healthcare 40 Under 40)!

Selection Process & Criteria

2023 EMSNext Honorees

Honorees will be selected based ONLY on the information provided in the nomination form below. Nominees should have contributed to their organization, state ambulance association, AAA, other professional associations, and/or the EMS profession in an extraordinary way beyond faithful completion of job duties. Please be sure to include detail about the nominee’s impact to date and future promise.

Please note that nominees must be under 40 in the year of nomination OR from a diverse background. No specific job role or title is required for consideration.

EMSNext Program Description

EMSNext is a recognition and development program of the American Ambulance Association. The goal of this program is to recognize up-and-coming leaders within EMS and support them in building their networks and leadership skills and encouraging them to get involved in the next level of EMS leadership. This program is a way for organizations to fully engage their rising leaders through company-sponsored travel and participation in additional learning and networking events throughout the year. Program participation includes:

    • Complimentary conference registration for the 2024 AAA Annual Conference & Tradeshow (April 22-24 in Nashville, Tennessee)
    • Recognition of the EMSNext recipients during the Conference
    • Mentor pairing and additional professional development opportunities
    • Encouraged to attend AAA Board Meetings throughout the year
    • Encouraged to attend another AAA event with our leaders in 2024

AAA’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Updated in August 2022

Caring for People—Together.
The American Ambulance Association board and its members are committed to providing high-quality healthcare to every patient regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and/or on the basis of differing ability. We dedicate time, thought, and resources to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and mutual respect within the Emergency Medical Services workforce and leadership. Together, we save and sustain the lives of community members.

2024 Vanguard Nominations Open Through January 1

Written by Amanda Riordan on . Posted in AAA HQ, Annual Conference & Tradeshow, News, Press.

Nominations Are Due January 1, 2024!

Recognize woman leaders with at least 35 years of service in EMS! Nominations are open for the second annual American Ambulance Association Vanguard Awards! The Vanguards honor those who blazed the trail for fellow women EMS professionals.

The Vanguards are presented in collaboration with our colleagues from Women in Emergency Services (WiES), a newly-founded organization dedicated to supporting and advancing women’s careers in the emergency services industry through empowerment, networking, mentorship, and education.

2023 American Ambulance Association Vanguard Awards

Selection Process & Criteria

To submit a 2024 Vanguard nomination, please complete the form below before January 1, 2024.

Honorees will be selected based ONLY on the information provided in their nomination form. Nominees should have contributed to their organization, state ambulance association, AAA, other professional associations, and/or the EMS profession in an extraordinary way beyond faithful completion of job duties. Please be sure to include detail about the nominee’s impact to date.

Please note that nominees must be women with 35+ years of service in the EMS industry. No specific job role or title is required for consideration.

Recognition

Honorees will be recognized at the American Ambulance Association President’s Reception award ceremony, and will be recognized on the AAA and WiEMS websites and social media platforms. Winners will also receive complimentary registration to the AAA Annual Conference & Trade Show.

2024 AAA Annual Conference & Trade Show
Gaylord Opryland
April 22–24, 2024
Nashville, TN

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