First responder training organizations in Maryland.

A philanthropically operated organization that provides state of the art emergency medical, fire, and rescue services to the Bethesda-Chevy Chase area and surrounding Maryland communities. The organization is a national leader in recruitment, retention, and training of volunteer personnel.

East Coast Ambulance is committed to providing exceptional patient care and customer service through our comprehensive transportation services. Our mission is to make a significant impact in people's lives every day by emphasizing compassion, professionalism, and patient care.

LifeStar Response, founded in Maryland in 1998, provides comprehensive emergency and non-emergency medical transport services. It is a part of Keystone Quality Transport, offering services across the mid-Atlantic region to healthcare systems and care networks, focusing on quality and efficiency.

Anne Arundel Community College is a premier learning community that transforms lives by offering high quality, affordable, accessible and innovative lifelong learning opportunities. The college provides EMT and paramedic training programs with hands-on simulation-based training on state-of-the-art equipment both on campus and in hospitals, local EMS systems and other specialty sites.

Baltimore City Community College is a state-sponsored, comprehensive, degree-granting community college that provides quality, affordable, and accessible education. The institution offers associate degree programs and certificates in high-demand fields with flexible classes scheduled to meet students' needs.

Carroll Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to advance careers, enrich lives, and strengthen the community. The college offers the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate program as part of its Professional Skills and Job Training offerings, teaching lifesaving knowledge and skills needed to become an EMT with classroom, lab, and online instruction.

Cecil College is a comprehensive, open-admission, learner-centered community college providing career, transfer and continuing education programs in North East, Maryland. The college offers EMT training in collaboration with the Cecil County Government Department of Emergency Services.

Chesapeake College is a comprehensive public two-year regional community college serving Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot counties on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The college offers EMT and paramedic education programs, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

<cite index="33-1">The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a public, regional community college with a far-reaching mission — to help our students and community meet the challenges of individual, social, and global changes.</cite> <cite index="31-12">Serving Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's counties, CSM expands access to opportunity, strengthens talent pipelines, and fuels economic vitality through education, workforce training, and community partnerships.</cite>

Community College of Baltimore County enables individuals to earn degrees, build careers and improve their lives with high-quality, accessible and affordable education. CCBC offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs across six locations in Baltimore County.

Garrett College is a public two-year community college located in scenic western Maryland near Deep Creek Lake. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and non-credit continuing education and workforce training programs, including a nationally accredited paramedic program.

Hagerstown Community College was founded in 1946 as Maryland's first community college. More than 100 programs of study are available for university transfer, career preparation, or personal development, as well as non-credit continuing education courses, customized training programs and adult education.

Harford Community College is the anchor institution for higher education in Harford County, offering 90+ programs including workforce and career training. The EMT program prepares students to sit for the National Registry exams to become nationally certified emergency medical technicians.

Howard Community College is the primary hub for higher learning in Howard County, Maryland. HCC's Emergency Medical Services program combines cutting-edge simulation technology, real-life field experiences, and interdisciplinary learning to prepare students for emergency medical technician and paramedic careers.

Montgomery College is Maryland's premier community college serving more than 50,000 students annually through credit and noncredit programs. The Fire Science and Emergency Services Program has educated the nation's leaders in the fire service for more than 40 years.

Prince George's Community College is a public community college in Largo, Maryland, established in 1958. The institution provides superior, affordable education and offers more than 200 academic and career training programs. The Paramedic Certificate Program provides students with the skills, knowledge, and clinical experience required to provide safe and effective pre-hospital care.

Wor-Wic Community College is a community college serving the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland that offers comprehensive Emergency Medical Services programs including paramedic and EMT training with CAAHEP accreditation. The college provides didactic, laboratory, clinical and field education to prepare graduates for employment in emergency medical services.

The Training Academy located in Millersville, MD provides training, education, and certification to fire personnel. The Primary mission of the Training and Research Division is to provide on-going training, education and certification to fire service personnel necessary to insure a competent, efficient and effective emergency response organization.

The Baltimore County Fire-Rescue Academy is an accredited Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Education Program through the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS). The academy provides initial training for career members and supports continuing education for career and volunteer emergency services providers.

The Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Service's Paramedic Program prepares entry-level Paramedics in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains. The program is accredited by CoAEMSP and approved by the Maryland EMS Board.

Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department is committed to serving the community of Hillandale and nearby areas by providing essential fire safety and medical services. Through volunteerism and public training programs, they aim to enhance public safety and ensure rapid emergency response.

A comprehensive paramedic education program accredited by CAAHEP that stresses in-depth classroom study, kinesthetic and context-based learning, and achieving independent clinical competence. The program was started in 2004 and offers exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, and Emergency Medical Responder levels.

The Kensington Volunteer Fire Department is a dedicated service committed to preserving life and property through emergency response and volunteer work. With a team of highly trained volunteers, KVFD offers community-focused fire and rescue operations, as well as a comprehensive volunteer membership program.

The Fire & Rescue Training Academy (FRTA) is located on the Public Safety Training Academy (PSTA) grounds in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The academy provides comprehensive training programs for career and volunteer fire services and emergency services personnel, with ALS Education Program accreditation by the EMS Board and Paramedic Program accreditation by CAAHEP.

The Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute is the state's comprehensive training and education system for all-hazard responses. MFRI provides state-wide training to the fire service and offers open enrollment programs for members of the emergency services community outside of Maryland, as well as the private sector.

UMBC's Department of Emergency and Disaster Health Systems offers a rigorous four-year Bachelor of Science program with a Paramedic Concentration, integrating foundational coursework in biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology with advanced paramedic training. The program is accredited by CAAHEP and CoAEMSP, with a 100% recent success rate on the National Registry of EMT Paramedic/State Cognitive exam.

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine provides medical oversight and educational programs in emergency medical services, including the nationally recognized Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Program (CCEMTP) and medical student EMS electives. The department partners with local fire departments and EMS systems to deliver comprehensive prehospital education and training.