First responder training organizations in Arizona.

Priority Ambulance operates training academies designed by experienced professionals to provide high-quality EMS education following the National Standard Curriculum. The company covers all tuition and fees through a 'Learn and Earn' program where students receive hourly wages while training.

Arizona Western College is a comprehensive community college located in Yuma, Arizona, offering over 170 degrees and certificates including EMS/EMT and Paramedic programs sanctioned by the Arizona Department of Health Services, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, and American Heart Association.

Central Arizona College is a public community college located in Coolidge, Arizona, serving Pinal County with five convenient locations dedicated to accessibility, excellence and affordability. The college offers the Paramedic AAS degree and EMT-Basic certificate programs through its nationally accredited Emergency Medical Services division.

Chandler Gilbert Community College is a comprehensive community college serving the Southeast Valley with locations in Chandler, Mesa, and Sun Lakes, Arizona. The Emergency Medical Technology program provides students with knowledge and skills in accordance with the National EMS Scope of Practice to prepare for careers as Emergency Medical Technicians.

Cochise College is a two-year public community college in Arizona offering over 90 degree and technical certificates. The college provides both a certificate and an associate of applied science degree in paramedicine, accredited by CoAEMSP under CAAHEP.

Coconino Community College offers an affordable, quality education for students seeking job skills, beginning their path to a four-year degree or enriching their lives with continuing education. The Paramedic Studies program is designed to prepare students to enter the paramedic profession by providing them with the knowledge and skills which can be used to enter the paramedic field, provided in partnership with Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH).

Eastern Arizona College is an Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma training center offering accredited and nationally approved Emergency Medical Studies programs including EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certifications aligned with National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards.

GateWay Community College is Arizona's first technical college, offering the Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) program as a clock-hour certificate that provides hands-on training for quick entry into the workforce with year-round start dates.

Glendale Community College is an accredited public community college serving the West Valley and Northwest Valley regions of metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona. The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Education Program is a comprehensive, hands-on training course designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in emergency medical services.

Maricopa Community Colleges is the largest community college system in the nation, serving the Phoenix metropolitan area with 10 colleges and 31 satellite locations. The Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) program is the first step towards a career in emergency medical services, teaching techniques in accordance with state and national curriculum.

Mesa Community College is the largest of 10 colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District, serving the East Valley of the Phoenix Metro area for over 40 years. The college offers nationally accredited paramedicine programs including an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree and Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Paramedicine, with one of the highest pass rates in Arizona.

Mohave College serves western Arizona communities with innovative pathways and quality education. The college offers Emergency Medical Services certificate and degree programs including EMT and Paramedic training that meet or exceed National EMS Education Curriculum requirements.

Northland Pioneer College is an accredited, publicly supported, comprehensive community college serving Navajo and Apache counties in northeastern Arizona. NPC offers affordable EMT training and paramedicine programs with multiple campuses and centers throughout the region.

Paradise Valley Community College is one of ten colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District, serving northeast Phoenix and northern Maricopa County. The college offers more than 150 degree and certificate programs, including accredited Emergency Medical Technology and Paramedic programs taught by experienced EMS professionals.

Phoenix College is a community college located in Phoenix, Arizona, offering over 150 degree and certificate programs including Emergency Medical Technology and Paramedicine programs accredited by CAAHEP.

Pima Community College is a comprehensive two-year institution serving students and employers throughout Pima County in Arizona. The college provides comprehensive and flexible life-long learning opportunities to promote learner success and empower every learner, every day, for every goal.

Rio Salado College is an online community college part of the Maricopa County Community College District, offering over 135 degree and certificate programs including Emergency Medical Technology. The college has maintained a tradition of excellence in distance learning for more than 40 years and serves over 340,000 students online.

Yavapai College offers four paths to prepare students to join the EMS field, including EMT-Basic, Paramedic, Critical Care, and Community Health/Critical Care Paramedic programs. The Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

The Chandler Fire Department operates an accredited paramedic training program that provides comprehensive education to firefighters. The program includes over 560 hours of didactic curriculum, 64 hours of hospital clinical experience, and nearly 2000 hours of field experience, with graduates earning 45 college credit hours through an agreement with Maricopa Community College District.

A full-service public safety organization responsible for protecting life, property, and natural resources through the delivery of fire and emergency medical services. EMS oversees the department's medical-based services, programs, and training.

Northern Arizona Healthcare is the largest health care organization in a region encompassing more than 50,000 square miles, operating two hospitals (Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center) with a team of over 3,000 healthcare professionals. The organization partners with Coconino Community College to provide comprehensive paramedic training through the Flagstaff Medical Center Paramedic Education Academy, which is accredited by CoAEMSP.

EMS University is a Texas-based EMT training provider offering 150-hour DSHS-approved courses across Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. The organization has been training EMTs for over 20 years with instructors who are experienced EMTs and Paramedics.

A non-profit training organization founded in 2020 by paramedics that offers affordable AHA CPR & First Aid, EMT, and paramedic training courses in Prescott, Arizona. Classes are taught by experienced first responders actively working in the community.

Lifework Education is a nationally approved healthcare education organization offering EMT, paramedic, and CPR certification programs across the U.S. with over 50 locations. The organization provides comprehensive 12-week EMT courses and recertification programs compliant with State of Arizona and NREMT requirements.

Phoenix Medical Training Center is a locally owned and operated healthcare training school founded in January 2025 by Andrea and Andrew Johnston, both seasoned paramedics. The organization provides EMT, Paramedic, and other healthcare training programs with a 95% first-time NREMT pass rate and serves Arizona's growing demand for medical education.

Rapid Response Education provides top-tier EMS, Fire, and Healthcare training with experienced instructors who actively serve in the field. The organization is currently applying for Arizona Private Postsecondary School License and offers comprehensive EMT training programs across Arizona.

Safety Unlimited, Inc. is dedicated to providing high-quality training and consulting that promotes worker safety, preserves the environment, and adheres to Federal, State, and local laws. The organization offers EMS, CPR, First Aid, and medical training courses through online, classroom, blended, and VILT modalities.

Unitek EMT is a private EMS training institution approved by the Arizona Department of Health Services offering accelerated EMT boot camps and continuing education courses. The organization provides hands-on training with experienced EMS professionals and is authorized to operate by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.

EVIT is a public career and technical education district serving Phoenix-area adults and East Valley high school students, offering over 50 career training programs including EMT certification with hands-on instruction and industry credentials.

The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services is designed to take paramedics to the next level of clinical care and equip them with the background necessary to become leaders in their field. The program offers two pathways: certified paramedics can complete the degree through Arizona Online while working in the field, or aspiring EMS professionals can study on the main campus in Tucson and complete EMT and paramedic certifications while earning their degree.