The Maine Ambulance Association is a non-profit, 501(c)(6), trade organization whose mission is to advance the professionalism, education, training, and social standing of the members; and to promote cooperation between the members, the legislature, the EMS licensing authorities, and allied professions and organizations. 

We do this by:

• Attending and participating in meetings with Maine EMS (e.g. Board of EMS, Medical Directions and Practices Board, and various committees).
• Closely monitor legislative activity and participate in public hearings and work sessions on bills that affect EMS.
• Promoting EMS with other state agencies and committees, such as the Rural Health Transformation Team, MaineCare, and the Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services (DHHS).
• Media outreach
• Technical Support for member services and municipal officials
• Advocacy with insurance carriers
• Training for administrators
  • Working with legislators and media relations
  • CMS Cost Data Reporting
  • Developing and implementing social media policies*
  • Human resources issues*
  • Issues affecting municipal services*
• Keep members informed on national topics and trends

* topics planned for webinars in 2021