MS Ambulance Alliance- MAA

03/14/2026

Class is free but seating is limited.
Registration is open now.

Register today at: https://uofmississippi.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4I0dYoksRVlQMvQ STORK is a 4-hour simulation & skills training class offered to ALL healthcare providers (EMS, hospital, clinic) at no charge.

03/12/2026

Thank you to all who were able to attend

03/11/2026

Great program for high school kids
Entry point into a career in EMS 🚑❤️‍🩹🩺🏥
Contact Charles Wise for more information

Acadian Ambulance is launching an Explorer post in Mississippi!

Students in grades 9-12 and their parents are invited to a free open house to learn about the Acadian Explorers program, meet with our team of advisors, and sign up to become an Explorer.

Register to attend: https://forms.gle/N6p4Y6q9a6fCCLW1A

What is an Explorer?
Acadian Explorers provide assistance and basic medical services at community events, fairs, festivals and sporting events, and learn how to work together in a team setting.
🦺Shadow Acadian Ambulance EMS crews while working at events
🚑Ride along on the ambulance
📃Build a medical résumé
💓Become CPR-certified through AHA
💻Obtain a sponsorship for EMT school through National EMS Academy

03/08/2026

Such a sad and tragic event.
Austin EMS was prepared and responded.

“They were part of two rescue strike teams, each with two Austin police officers and two counter-assault strike team paramedics. The teams are stationed downtown for high-danger calls. Police dispatch them as soon as the 911 calls came in, even before the extent of injuries is known. A fifth paramedic from a counter-assault strike team, or CAST, also was working overtime downtown and responded. “

How Austin EMS transferred 14 shooting victims in less than 25 minutes

At 1:59 a.m. Sunday, Austin-Travis County EMS paramedics headed to the scene of the shooting on West Sixth Street even before being formally dispatched.

Read more: https://cutt.ly/mtR8YyjQ

03/06/2026

📢 PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

The EMS Compact Executive Committee meets Wednesday, March 11, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern via Microsoft Teams.

The agenda includes updates on EMS Compact legislation advancing in Florida, Connecticut, Arizona, and Alaska — plus reports on the National EMS Coordinated Database, the Rural Health Transformation Workgroup, and more.

Public attendance and comments are welcome and encouraged!

📄 Full agenda and meeting link: https://emscompact.gov/the-commission/executive-committee-meetings

03/02/2026

EMS at the Crossroads: How MS Can Lead a Rural Healthcare Revolution
Author: Mark Galtelli, MHA, NRP
Insightful article. The legislation the MAA has worked to pass will continue to impact MS EMS development. So many opportunities Mark covers in possible EMS advancement for our state.
Lead The Way EMS MS

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), passed on July 4, 2025, reduces Medicaid funding while providing $50 billion for rural healthcare, including $100 million for Mississippi's EMS transformation.

02/13/2026

It’s time again for the EMS Gala!

Mississippi… are you ready?

The last two EMS Galas have been incredible… but this year?

We’re taking it to a whole new level.

Join us May 16th at The Ice House in Jackson for the 2026 Mississippi EMS Gala, a night built to celebrate the people who show up for this state every single day… YOU.

🎤 Keynote Speaker: John Moon
An EMS legend who began his career in 1972 at Freedom House Ambulance Service and is widely recognized for performing the first field endotracheal intubation. You don’t want to miss his story.

And after that?

The party starts.

📸 360-degree photo booth
🎧 Live DJ
🚁 Dancing on a helipad
🍽 Food and drinks
🖤 Silent auction

Doors open at 5:30 PM.

You give Mississippi everything you’ve got.

Now it’s our turn to celebrate you.

🎟 Get your tickets now… and we’ll see you on the helipad.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ms-ems-gala-tickets-1964616809764?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

02/11/2026

Congratulations Lynn Henley! 40 plus years providing care to those in need. It’s hard to imagine how many families and lives she has impacted during those 40 years of being a healthcare professional. Thank you Lynn for your many years of service.

Congratulations to Lynn Henley for this career milestone.

AAA Ambulance Service is Proud to have you on our staff. Thank You for serving our communities for these 40 plus years. Your experience has proven to be invaluable in helping to educate others in EMS.
Thank You Lynn !

02/08/2026

Mardi Gras tips for having a safe carnival season from Acadian Ambulance Mississippi 💜💚💛⚜️

Mardi Gras is a time to laissez les bon temps rouler, but it's also important to stay safe and secure during festivities. ⚜️
1️⃣Never drink and drive. Make sure someone in your group will be the designated driver.
2️⃣ Don’t cross over parade barricades to pick up a fallen throw.
3️⃣Watch your step for curbs and uneven roads or sidewalks.
4️⃣ Teach children to stay close, recognize familiar faces, and seek out uniformed police officers, firefighters, or medics if separated or approached by a stranger. Remind them not to talk to strangers.
⚫️Secure a note in the pocket of each child with their name and the contact telephone number of a responsible adult in case of separation.
⚫️If you lose track of a friend or child, ask a nearby police officer, firefighter, or medic for assistance.
5️⃣Be aware of parade throws. Heavy flying beads can cause cuts or painful bruises, and beads on the ground can be a tripping hazard.
6️⃣Respect road closures and barricades for the safety of all pedestrians.

🚑Acadian Ambulance provides medical support and standby service at Mardi Gras parades, events, and gatherings throughout our service area.

🚨If you or someone near you experiences an injury or emergency, do not hesitate to call 911 or find a nearby uniformed medic or first responder.

02/08/2026

Your EMS brother and sisters are ramped up md busy in New Orleans for Mardi Gras ⚜️💜💚💛⚜️Check out their ASAP units for rapid response

Our ASAP units are out along the parade routes and throughout the French Quarter, built for rapid response in crowded areas and tight streets that transport units can’t get down, allowing crews to treat patients and get them safely to a transport unit when needed.

If you see one of our crews out there, don’t be shy, stop and say hi 👋

Stay safe, enjoy the throws, and laissez les bons temps rouler ⚜️

📸 Photo credit: J. Parker, Paramedic FTO

02/07/2026

Such terrible news.
Please hold these EMS family members close in your heart today. Prayers for their healing.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pafford EMS Ambulance Transporting Patient on I-55 Hit Head-On

WESSON, MS - [February 6, 2026] – Pafford EMS is heartbroken to confirm that one of our ambulances was involved in a serious crash last night on I-55 near Wesson, MS. The ambulance was traveling northbound and had two crew members on board, both of whom are currently in critical condition. They have both been flown to the nearest trauma center.

Unfortunately, we also received the heartbreaking news that the patient being transported in the ambulance was pronounced deceased at the scene. We are unsure of the condition of the driver who struck us head-on.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is the lead investigative agency for this tragic crash.

As we navigate through this difficult time, we ask for your compassion and to join us in praying for everyone affected. Our top priority remains the safety and full recovery of our crew members, and we are committed to supporting them in every way possible during their recovery journey.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all emergency services that promptly responded to this incident. Their support was invaluable in managing the situation. Thank you for everything you have done for these four patients tonight.

This information is preliminary and subject to change. If any updates are necessary, we will keep you updated via our page.