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The Arizona Ambulance Association is a 501(c)6 non-profit trade asso- ciation that was organized to provide ambulance operators a common voice to work toward their goals on issues of mutual concern. The Association represents ambulance operators before legislative and regulatory bodies on matters of general industry interests.

Our organization is comprised of emergency service providers throughout the state of Arizona representing ground and air ambulance providers, both public and private, from densely populated urban areas to rural and wilderness areas of the state. As a relative newcomer when compared to other emergency services such as fire or police, EMS has traveled a long way in a relatively short period of time. EMS today is still very much a work in progress. Changes continue to be made on almost a yearly basis, designed to improve the care that is provided, and the quality of EMS delivered throughout Arizona. At any given time, there are multiple projects underway that may serve to improve and enhance Arizona EMS.

Throughout team efforts and educational processes, we are able to work toward the betterment of ambulance and emergency medical services as a means of promoting the general health and safety of the pop- ulation. General membership is open to all certified ground and air ambulance providers in the state. Affiliate membership is also open to ancillary and support service organizations. Become a part of the Arizona Ambulance Association. It’s the best way to associate with other EMS providers who do exactly what you do.

VISION STATEMENT

To elevate ambulance services through collaboration, innovation, and excellence, focusing on patient care, safety, accessibility, and professionalism.

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide a collaborative voice for ambulance transportation and pre-hospital care, and to advocate for industry improvements that benefit our members and the communities they serve.

AZAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President

President

Thomas Brandhuber

Fire Chief, Golder Ranch Fire District

president@azambulance.org
Vice President

Vice President

Cori Hayes

Assistant Chief, Mesa Fire & Medical Dept.

vicepresident@azambulance.org
Treasurer

Treasurer

Dan Jarrett

Assistant Chief, Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical

treasurer@azambulance.org
Secretary

Secretary

Michelle Angle

Vice President Operations, Maricopa Ambulance

secretary@azambulance.org
Northern Director

Northern Director

Vince Martinez

Director, Guardian Medical Transport

northernregion@azambulance.org
Western Director

Western Director

Dan Espino

Battalion Chief, Yuma Fire Department

westernregion@azambulance.org
Southern Director

Southern Director

Greg Van Alstine

Deputy Chief Operations, Green Valley Fire District

southernregion@azambulance.org
Central Director

Central Director

Ray Ochoa

Assistant Chief, Phoenix Fire Department

centralregion@azambulance.org
Air Director

Air Director

Nicola Crim

Sr. Account Executive

airregion@azambulance.org