American Ambulance Association
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The American Ambulance Association, also known as the AAA, is a trade association
for the EMS
industry.
Founded in 1979, their website states their mission is:
As part of their commitment to community service, the American Ambulance Association founded the AAA Foundation which supports the Stars of Life Program and the Global Medical Assistance Project among other projects.
Trade association
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association or sector association, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry...
for the EMS
Emergency medical services
Emergency medical services are a type of emergency service dedicated to providing out-of-hospital acute medical care and/or transport to definitive care, to patients with illnesses and injuries which the patient, or the medical practitioner, believes constitutes a medical emergency...
industry.
Founded in 1979, their website states their mission is:
"To promote health care policies that ensure excellence in the ambulance services industry and provide research, education and communications programs to enable its members to effectively address the needs of the communities they serve."
As part of their commitment to community service, the American Ambulance Association founded the AAA Foundation which supports the Stars of Life Program and the Global Medical Assistance Project among other projects.