Massachusetts Ambulance Association

10/16/2026

October 16th is National Restart a Heart Day, and today we're raising awareness about the importance of CPR and early defibrillation in cardiac arrest emergencies ⚡

Bystander CPR can make a lifesaving difference before EMS arrives, and knowing what to do can help save a life.

Every second counts ❤️

10/15/2026

Rally your crew and build your team 🚑

The 11th Annual BFit Challenge returns to TD Garden on January 31, 2027! Join EMS professionals from across Massachusetts to walk, run, or climb the stairs while raising funds for the MAA Foundation’s EMS Team Fund, which provides financial support to EMS professionals and their families during times of loss. ❤️

We’re encouraging every MAA member organization to form a team and be part of this year’s challenge. Every dollar raised through MAA goes directly toward supporting our own.

Reach out to your company’s team captain to register and start fundraising!

Learn more at https://www.massambulance.org/bfit

10/13/2026

What do the latest statewide EMS protocol changes mean for providers across Massachusetts?

Susan Lewis of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services answers common questions about recent protocol updates, how changes are made, and what EMS providers need to know.

Read the full Q&A to learn more about the changes shaping EMS care across the state.

In a Q&A with Susan Lewis, NRP, Director of the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS), we break down the latest updates to Massachusetts’ Statewide Treatment Protocols, including medication changes, expanded Advanced EMT capabilities, updated pediatric care guidelines and what EMS prov

10/13/2026

Celebrating our 2026 Stars! Meet the people behind the lifesaving work ⭐

The Massachusetts Ambulance Association is proud to recognize everyone nominated for the 2026 Stars of Life! These EMS professionals go above and beyond to care for their patients and communities, and we're excited to celebrate their dedication and service.

Congratulations to all this year's nominees, and thank you for the important work you do every day! 🚑

10/09/2026

We take care of our own.

Across Massachusetts, EMS professionals spend every shift caring for others. When a member of our EMS community experiences a loss, that same spirit of support comes back around.

The EMS Team Fund provides financial assistance to EMS families during times of loss, helping ensure that our colleagues and their loved ones know they have an entire community standing behind them.

The fund is supported by our EMS community, including through the Boston Bruins’ BFit Challenge. This year, MAA is encouraging every member organization to build a team, bring their colleagues together and raise funds that directly support EMS professionals and their families through the EMS Team Fund.

Rally your crew. Build your team. Join us in showing up for our own.

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Boston/BFitChallenge

10/08/2026

80 years of serving the community!🎉

Congratulations to Armstrong Ambulance Service on 80 years of caring for patients, supporting communities, and building a strong EMS family.

We’re proud to have Armstrong as part of the MAA community and look forward to celebrating many more years ahead 🚑

10/07/2026

It’s Fire Prevention Week!

While fire prevention is often associated with firefighters, EMS crews also see firsthand what can happen when a fire leads to injuries, smoke inhalation or other medical emergencies.

This week, take a few minutes to check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, review your family’s escape plan and make sure everyone knows what to do in case of a fire. A little preparation can make a big difference when an emergency happens.

10/05/2026

Our hearts are with the families, friends and colleagues of the pilots, the medical crew and their patient aboard the Latitude Air Ambulance flight that crashed near Nantucket this weekend on its way from Bermuda to Boston.

Air medical crews take on real risk every day to bring patients the care they need. We stand with the medical professionals at Latitude Air Ambulance and across the air medical community during this difficult time.

We also thank the U.S. Coast Guard and everyone involved in the search off Nantucket.

A Boston-bound air ambulance with six people aboard lost contact near Nantucket after reporting electrical trouble, according to air traffic control.

10/01/2026

Ready to get moving? 💪🚑

The 11th Annual BFit Challenge is coming to TD Garden on January 31! Join fellow first responders, military members, and community members for a day of walking, running, and stepping to support first responder and military charities.

We’d love to see our MAA members and supporter out there! Sign up, grab your team, and .

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Boston/BFitChallenge

09/30/2026

As crews across Massachusetts responded to this past weekend’s storm, we want to take a moment to thank everyone who stepped up to serve their communities in challenging conditions.

We are incredibly grateful for all the EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, and EMS professionals who worked selflessly and bravely through last weekend's storm.

Excellent work. We couldn't be more proud of our team.