California Ambulance Association — Dedicated. For Life.
Serving California ·  Founded 1948  ·  The unified voice for ambulance service providers
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California's Emergency Medical Services Voice

Dedicated to life,
committed to California.

The California Ambulance Association is the unified voice for ambulance service providers across the state — advancing pre-hospital care, supporting our first responders, and shaping policy that protects every Californian.

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About CAA

Healthcare's first responders, working together since 1948.

75+
Years serving California EMS providers
100%
Dedicated to pre-hospital care excellence

The California Ambulance Association represents private emergency medical services across the state of California. As healthcare's first responders, our members play a critical role in California's healthcare system every single day.

We recognize best practices, support sound legislative policy, and promote the highest standards of emergency medical services — so that every community we serve receives the quality of care it deserves.

From the Capitol to county EMS agencies, CAA is the leading voice ensuring ambulance providers have the representation, resources, and recognition they need to keep California communities safe.

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Built around what providers need

From advocacy at the state Capitol to industry-leading education, CAA delivers the resources, recognition, and representation that move ambulance services forward.

Advocacy & Public Policy

Shaping California legislation, agency relations, and public policy that protects the future of ambulance services and the patients they serve.

Education & Resources

The Ready, Next leadership series, the AB 716 Toolkit, Siren Magazine, and ongoing professional development for the people who run EMS.

Awards & Recognition

Stars of Life and CAASE Awards honor the EMTs, paramedics, and ambulance services raising the standard of pre-hospital care across California.

Toolkit

The AB 716 Toolkit

Scale up your business with the official CAA toolkit — authored by Page, Wolfberg & Wirth, LLC. Free for CAA members.

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2026 CAA Annual Convention

September 23–24, 2026. Join the largest gathering of ambulance service leaders in California for two days of learning, leadership, and connection.

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Add your voice to California's EMS leadership.

Join the association advancing pre-hospital care, advocating for providers, and elevating the standard of emergency medical services across the state.

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