National EMS Management Association (NEMSMA)

What National EMS Management Association (NEMSMA) does

NEMSMA (National EMS Management Association) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional association serving senior EMS (Emergency Medical Services) leaders and managers across the United States. Its mission is the discovery, development, and promotion of excellence in EMS leadership and management across all delivery models — fire-based, public, private, rural, urban, hospital-based, third-service, and military. The organization reports over 500 members and is governed by a volunteer board of EMS executives with day-to-day operations managed by H&H Leadership Solutions based in Wilmington, DE.

NEMSMA's core product portfolio is structured around three monetization pillars: (1) Membership across four tiers ($85-$450/year) granting access to networking, member resources, and conference discounts; (2) The American College of Paramedic Executives (ACPE), the first professional college within U.S. paramedicine, offering three-tiered voluntary certifications (SPO, MPO, FACPE) at $90-$385 plus renewal fees; and (3) The EMS Field Training and Evaluation Program (EMS-FTEP), a 20+ year-old gold-standard onboarding framework delivered via on-site courses in multiple formats. Ancillary revenue streams include an annual Leadership Conference (2027 scheduled in Arlington, VA, themed 'Disrupting the Future of Healthcare & EMS'), tiered corporate sponsorships ($1,500-$10,000), the peer-reviewed International Journal of Paramedicine (IJOP), merchandise, job postings, and tax-deductible donations.

The GTM motion is community-led and event-driven: member acquisition through annual conferences, committee participation, peer referrals, and an active online community (member portal, Google Groups ListServ, LinkedIn). Distribution channels include direct membership sales, an e-commerce storefront on YourMembership.com, on-site FTEP training courses, the annual conference, and a self-serve career center. Key strategic relationships include H&H Leadership Solutions (management services), the Global Paramedic Leadership Alliance (international peer alliance), the Allison J. Bloom Paramedicine Leadership Education Foundation (subsidized credentialing), and partner organizations in education, legal services, and group purchasing.

Name

National EMS Management Association (NEMSMA)

Legal name

National EMS Management Association

Website

https://nemsma.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NEMSMA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional association serving over 500 senior EMS leaders across the United States, offering membership, three-tiered paramedic officer certification (ACPE), the EMS-FTEP field training program, the International Journal of Paramedicine, and an annual leadership conference.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Services Leadership and Management

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Legal & Governance Professional Development (EDAGANAK)

Keywords

• EMS leadership certification
• Paramedic executive training
• EMS field training
• EMS officer competencies
• Professional association membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from multiple tiers including Group Members ($450), Regular Members ($135), Partner Members ($135), and Student Members ($85). Provides recurring annual revenue with auto-renewal options.
2. Professional Certification (ACPE): The American College of Paramedic Executives offers three levels of certification: Supervising Paramedic Officer (SPO), Managing Paramedic Officer (MPO), and Fellow (FACPE). Application fees of $90 plus testing fees ranging from $105 to $385 depending on membership status and level. Renewal fees also apply.
3. Conference Revenue: Annual Leadership Conference generates revenue through attendee registrations, exhibitor fees, and sponsorship packages. The 2027 conference will be held April 4-6 in Arlington, VA.
4. Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorship program with multiple tiers: Strategic Partner ($10,000), Platinum ($7,500), Gold ($5,000), Silver ($2,500), and Management Development/Education Partner ($1,500).
5. Merchandise and Products: Online store sales including certification merchandise, FTEP pins, citation bars, challenge coins, and Lands'End branded merchandise. Job posting fees ($150-$350 for 30-90 days).
6. Donations: 501(c)(3) non-profit organization accepting tax-deductible donations to the General Fund to support organizational mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

NEMSMA is a nonprofit professional association that sells membership subscriptions, voluntary multi-level professional certification (ACPE: SPO, MPO, and FACPE), structured field training programs (EMS-FTEP), an annual leadership conference, and peer-reviewed publications (International Journal of Paramedicine) to EMS leaders, agencies, and industry partners in the United States. It also earns revenue from corporate sponsorship packages, online merchandise and job postings, and tax-deductible donations supporting its 501(c)(3) mission.

Product overview

NEMSMA offers a portfolio of professional development products and services for EMS leadership, organized as a membership-based professional association with several distinct offerings: (1) NEMSMA Membership providing networking, resources, and member benefits; (2) ACPE Certification programs offering three-tiered credentials (SPO, MPO, FACPE) based on the Seven Pillars of EMS Officer Competencies; (3) EMS-FTEP field training programs including BFTO courses and program management training; (4) the International Journal of Paramedicine for scholarly publication; (5) annual Leadership Conference events; and (6) position papers on EMS policy. These offerings work together to support the professional development of EMS executives, managers, and supervisors across all EMS delivery models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• American College of Paramedic Executives (ACPE): The credentialing body of NEMSMA offering voluntary professional certifications to EMS leaders at Supervising Paramedic Officer (SPO), Managing Paramedic Officer (MPO), and Executive/Fellow (FACPE) levels. ACPE is described as the first professional college within the field of paramedicine in the United States.
• EMS Field Training and Evaluation Program (EMS-FTEP™)
• International Journal of Paramedicine (IJOP)
• Global Paramedic Leadership Alliance (GPLA)

Products and services

• NEMSMA Membership Tiered annual professional association membership providing networking, leadership resources, committee participation, conference discounts, and access to member-only content for EMS executives, managers, agencies, partners, and students.
• American College of Paramedic Executives (ACPE) Certification Voluntary professional certification for EMS leaders across three levels (SPO, MPO, FACPE) with application fees of $90, testing fees of $105–$385 depending on tier and membership status, and annual renewal fees.
• EMS Field Training and Evaluation Program (EMS-FTEP) Structured program for transitioning new employees into EMS agencies, providing field training officer courses, evaluation tools, and program management training, delivered on-site at client agencies.
• EMS-FTEP Basic Field Training Officer (BFTO) Course Three-day instructor-led course preparing prospective Field Training Officers to deliver EMS-FTEP onboarding within their agencies.
• EMS-FTEP Developing and Managing Course Course for agency leaders on developing and managing legally defensible EMS field training programs, available in 1-day, 2-day, or combined formats.
• EMS-FTEP Prep Course Four-hour review course covering the Seven Pillars of EMS Officer Competency knowledge areas with scenarios and test-taking strategies for ACPE certification candidates.
• International Journal of Paramedicine (IJOP) Peer-reviewed scholarly journal for research and articles relevant to patient care and the advancement of paramedicine in leadership, management, education, operations, culture, and clinical practice.
• NEMSMA Leadership Conference Annual conference bringing together EMS executives, fire service leaders, healthcare innovators, and policymakers to explore mobile integrated healthcare, AI, workforce redesign, and healthcare integration, with attendee registration, exhibitor booths, and sponsorship packages.
• NEMSMA Career Center Online job board for posting EMS leadership positions, available at $150–$350 for 30–90 day postings to non-members; members post at no charge.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Tiered corporate sponsorship packages offering EMS vendors and partners market access to influential EMS decision-makers, including website banners, email mailings, exhibit space, and discounted advertising in the International Journal of Paramedicine.
• NEMSMA Online Store E-commerce platform selling certification merchandise, FTEP pins, citation bars, challenge coins, and Lands' End branded merchandise to members and non-members.

Quantifiable outcome

• NEMSMA membership supports 88% of respondents supporting draft advisory on Graduate Degree Prepared Paramedic Practitioners
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• H&H Leadership SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Management Services firm for NEMSMA representing a strong partnership grounded in shared values and national credibility. H&H Leadership Solutions provides high impact leadership development, executive coaching, organizational assessments, succession planning, and system level consulting tailored specifically to modern EMS systems. Together they support EMS leaders at every career stage and help sustain standards of the NEMSMA EMS Officer Credential.
• Global Paramedic Leadership Alliance (GPLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational alliance bringing together paramedic leadership associations from UK, Canada, America and Australasia. Comprises chair of International Roundtable on Community Paramedicine and leaders from Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (UK & Ireland), Council of Ambulance Authorities (AUS/NZL/PNG), National EMS Management Association (USA), and Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (CAN). Purpose is to identify and act upon areas for sharing best practice internationally and mitigate mental health stigma across pre-hospital care.
• Allison J. Bloom Paramedicine Leadership Education FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation established in memory of Allison J. Bloom, JD, FACPE who served on NEMSMA Board of Directors from 2015-2020 and led the charge for certification programs. Foundation helps aspiring EMS leaders become credentialed Executive Officers. Named after a distinguished EMS attorney, consultant, coach, author and educator with over 30 years of career service.
• International Journal of ParamedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScholarly forum for contributions and research relevant to patient care and advancement of paramedicine. Published in partnership with NEMSMA, covering leadership, management, education, operations, culture, and clinical practice. The IJOP encourages exploration from diverse theoretical and practical views including business, sciences, humanities, and arts.
• Columbia Southern UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational partner offering tuition discounts to NEMSMA members. Columbia Southern University is an online university providing degree programs relevant to EMS professionals seeking career advancement.
• Savvik Buying GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNEMSMA members receive free membership in Savvik Buying Group, providing group purchasing power for EMS equipment and supplies.
• PWW EMS LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNEMSMA members receive discounted courses from PWW EMS Law, an organization providing legal education resources for EMS professionals.
• Prehospital Emergency Care JournalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNEMSMA members receive discounted subscription to Prehospital Emergency Care Journal, a leading publication for EMS research and clinical practice.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE): Membership organization for EMS educators providing instructor certification, education standards, and annual symposium. Closely comparable to NEMSMA in mission (EMS workforce development) and structure (membership + certification + annual conference).
• National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP): Professional association for EMS physicians offering certification, education, and policy advocacy. Comparable to NEMSMA as a parallel EMS professional society serving a different but adjacent member base (physicians vs. officers/managers).
• American Ambulance Association (AAA): Trade association for ambulance services and EMS providers, focused on reimbursement, advocacy, and member education. Directly comparable as a U.S. EMS membership organization with similar dues/sponsorship/event revenue model.
• National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT): Large national EMS membership organization representing EMTs and paramedics with education programs and advocacy. Comparable scale and membership-driven revenue model, with overlapping sponsorship and conference footprint.

Emerging players

• International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED): Standards/certification organization for emergency dispatch (including EMD, EFD, EPD). Comparable in offering profession-wide certification and standards, but focused on the dispatch function rather than EMS leadership.

Regional players

• Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE): U.K. and Ireland association for ambulance service chief executives, coordinating policy and standards. A GPLA partner and directly comparable as a national EMS leadership body, but operating in the UK/Ireland.
• Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (PCC): Canadian counterpart organization that is a formal GPLA partner alongside NEMSMA. Directly comparable as a national paramedic leadership association, but serving Canada rather than the U.S.
• Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA): Australasian ambulance and paramedic services association, ANZ/PNG focused. Comparable as a regional leadership body within the GPLA alliance.

Broad incumbents

• International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF): Major labor union and professional association for firefighters, many of whom also serve in EMS roles. Represents a much broader fire-service base that overlaps with NEMSMA's fire-based EMS leadership members.

Others

• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP): Accreditor for allied health education programs including EMS/paramedic programs. Comparable as an adjacent professional credentialing body that shapes EMS workforce standards, though not a direct membership association.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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