Michigan

First responder training organizations in Michigan.

49 organizations offering EMT, Paramedic, Fire, and Emergency Services training across Michigan.

Ambulance Services

10 listed

Central Huron Ambulance

Bad Axe, MI

Central Huron Ambulance is an advanced life support ambulance service providing emergency medical services in Huron County. They provide comprehensive education and training programs for employees and the general public, covering a range of emergency medical service topics with classroom instruction, hands-on training, and real-world clinical experiences.

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Emergent Health Partners

Ann Arbor, MI

Emergent Health Partners is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates six ambulance services across southern Michigan. The organization provides EMS training through the HVA Center for EMS Education, offering EMT, Paramedic, and continuing education courses.

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Life EMS Ambulance Education Centre

Grand Rapids, MI

Life EMS is a West Michigan-based ambulance service and education provider that has specialized in community-centered emergency medical training for nearly three decades. The Life EMS Ambulance Education Centre is fully accredited, state-licensed, and certified by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to teach a full range of EMS courses including Medical First Responder (MFR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B), and Paramedic (EMT-P) programs.

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Life Support Training Institute (LSTI)

Southfield, MI

Life Support Training Institute is an affiliate of Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service established in 1986 to provide EMS training and certifications including EMT, Paramedic, and Medical First Responder courses. LSTI is CAAHEP accredited and approved by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, with American Heart Association Community Training Center status.

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LifeLine Ambulance - LifeLine EMS Academy

Lincoln Park, MI

LifeLine Ambulance is a private ambulance service established in 2008 in Chicago that operates the LifeLine EMS Academy, offering comprehensive EMT, AEMT, and EMR training programs in Illinois and Michigan with state-of-the-art facilities and hands-on clinical experience.

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Medstar

Clinton Township, MI

Medstar is Michigan's largest 911 EMS provider offering EMT and Paramedic training programs with CAAHEP accreditation. The organization provides comprehensive EMS education with flexible scheduling, on-site and online learning resources, and a history of student success and employment.

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Mobile Medical Response

Sanilac County, MI

Mobile Medical Response is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) ambulance service provider serving 17 counties across mid and northern Michigan since 1994. The organization provides medical transportation, EMS training, and education including EMT, Paramedic, and CPR courses.

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Patriot Ambulance Service

Flint, MI

Patriot Ambulance Service is a veteran-owned ambulance provider founded in 2004 that covers 7 counties across Southeastern Michigan. The organization fully funds EMT and Paramedic training through their partnership with American Training Institute (ATI), covering all tuition, books, exams, and certifications.

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Trinity Health Michigan EMS

Muskegon, MI

Emergency medical services provider offering ambulance service in Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Grand Haven. Staff is licensed and trained to provide life support with cardiac monitoring, intubation, oxygen, IVs with medication, and other life-saving measures.

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Universal Ambulance Service

Sterling Heights, MI

Founded in 1957, Universal Ambulance Service is Michigan's oldest Life Support Agency providing emergency medical services across Southeast Michigan. The EMT Academy was launched in 2015 and offers a 100% free program combining web-based eLearning, in-person classroom work, and practical hands-on training to earn a State of Michigan Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) License.

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Community Colleges

16 listed

Bay College

Escanaba, MI

Bay College is a community college in Michigan's Upper Peninsula that offers the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certificate Program, preparing well-educated entry-level EMTs with education beyond minimum requirements. The college is one of few institutions offering the EMT-Basic program for academic credit, enabling students to continue into the AAS-Paramedic Program.

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Gogebic Community College

Ironwood, MI

Gogebic Community College offers comprehensive Emergency Medical Services programs including EMT Basic, Advanced EMT, Medical First Responder, and RN to EMT bridge courses. The programs provide classroom instruction, hands-on training in emergency medical procedures, patient assessment, and basic life support with clinical opportunities throughout the region.

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Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI

Henry Ford College is committed to creating an educated workforce by offering programs that lead to a high standard of living. The College offers EMS programs including certificates of achievement in EMT-Basic and Paramedic, as well as Associate in Applied Science degrees.

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Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kalamazoo, MI

A two-year community college in southwest Michigan offering degrees and certificates in scores of academic programs, occupations, and trades. Committed to enriching the lives of students and communities through quality educational programs and services.

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Kellogg Community College

Battle Creek, MI

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Academy at Kellogg Community College offers students the opportunity to earn a degree or certificate that will allow them to provide care for individuals who are ill, sick or injured. Depending on the needs of the student and level of care they wish to provide, various EMS Program offerings are available, ranging from a single class to a two-year degree. KCC's program is designed so that students can ladder their credentials as they progress through higher levels of education.

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Lansing Community College

Lansing, MI

Lansing Community College, founded in 1957, is one of Michigan's largest community colleges serving over 13,000 students annually. The college offers comprehensive EMS programs including Basic EMT, Paramedic, and Instructor-Coordinator certifications, with the Paramedic program accredited by CAAHEP since 1990.

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Macomb Community College

Clinton Township, MI

Macomb Community College is the largest community college in Michigan, offering comprehensive EMT and Paramedic training programs with state-of-the-art simulation laboratories and clinical rotations at area hospitals and ambulance services.

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Mid Michigan College

Harrison, MI

Mid Michigan College is a community college serving Clare and Gladwin counties in Michigan, offering over 100 programs and pathways leading to associate degrees, training credentials, and certificates. The college operates two main campuses in Harrison and Mt. Pleasant, with a focus on accessible education and workforce development.

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Monroe County Community College

Monroe, MI

Monroe County Community College is a public, two-year institution founded in 1964 that offers the Emergency Medical Technician certificate program designed to prepare students to provide competent care for patients in emergency situations through classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning. The program is housed at the Whitman Center in Temperance, Michigan, and offers both daytime and evening schedule options.

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North Central Michigan College

Petoskey, MI

North Central Michigan College is a publicly funded community college serving northern Michigan that offers EMS/EMT and Paramedic programs preparing students for pre-hospital emergency medical services careers with hands-on training and National Registry Exam preparation.

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Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, MI

Oakland Community College is one of Michigan's largest multi-campus community colleges offering state-approved EMT and Paramedic training through its Emergency Services Training academies. The college has trained emergency medical professionals for more than 50 years and operates the Combined Regional Emergency Services Training Center (CREST) on its Auburn Hills campus.

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Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, MI

Oakland Community College is a comprehensive community college offering a curriculum with widely diversified programs of study. OCC is committed to empowering students to succeed and advancing the community.

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Schoolcraft College

Livonia, MI

Schoolcraft College is a public community college offering learning in a variety of formats, enrolling more than 30,000 students each year in both credit programs and personal and professional learning courses. The Department of Emergency Medical Technology prepares competent entry-level Paramedics with exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, and Emergency Medical Responder levels.

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Southwestern Michigan College

Dowagiac, MI

Southwestern Michigan College is a community college founded in 1964 that offers a two-class credential program in Emergency Medical Technician, preparing students to work as EMTs through classroom instruction and hands-on practice. Upon completion, students are eligible to take the Michigan Department of Public Health licensure exam for EMTs.

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Wayne County Community College District

Detroit, MI

WCCCD is known as the 'community's college' because of its commitment to high-quality programs and services that respond to the unique educational and economic needs of Wayne County citizens, businesses, and communities. The District offers more than 130+ stackable degree, certificate, and credential programs across six locations in Southeast Michigan.

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West Shore Community College

Scottville, MI

West Shore Community College is a community college located in Scottville, Michigan, offering career and technical education programs including Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic training.

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Fire Departments

5 listed

Canton Township Fire Department

Canton, MI

A full-time fire department serving Canton Township, Michigan, with 74 firefighter/paramedics operating three fire stations 24/7. The department provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, and fire prevention to the community.

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Detroit Fire Department Regional Training Center

Detroit, MI

The Walter P. Harris Regional Training Center fosters growth, knowledge and unity among Detroit Fire Department members, city agencies and the community through comprehensive training programs. The facility features 11 classrooms, an EMS Skills Lab, and outdoor training sections including a three-story burn tower.

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Shelby Township Fire Department

Shelby Township, MI

The Shelby Township Fire Department reduces deaths, injuries, and property loss from fire, hazardous material incidents, emergency medical situations, and other disasters through proactive, state-of-the-art emergency services. Operating 84 full-time firefighter professionals across five fully-staffed fire stations, the department provides fire suppression, Advanced Life Support transportation, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, and public education.

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Sterling Heights Fire Department - Civilian Fire Academy

Sterling Heights, MI

A hands-on program for residents to get an inside look at the operation of the Sterling Heights Fire Department and experience what it is like to be a Firefighter/Paramedic. Participants engage in activities such as vehicle extrication, fire extinguishers, CPR certification, EMS delivery, and more.

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Waterford EMS Academy

Waterford, MI

A fully accredited EMS school operated by the Waterford Regional Fire Department offering professional EMS certification and licensure level education. The academy is known for having a higher percentage of graduates pass their National Registry exams than any other EMS school in Michigan.

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Government Agencies

5 listed

Livingston County EMS

Howell, MI

Livingston County EMS provides both 911 Emergency Medical Services and non-emergency transportation services throughout Livingston County's 584 square miles. The organization operates a 65,000 square foot headquarters with a 20,000 square foot state-of-the-art training center offering initial and continuing education for EMS, police, fire, and other emergency responders.

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Michigan Center for Rural Health

East Lansing, MI

The Michigan Center for Rural Health is the State Office of Rural Health and provides EMS continuing education opportunities, grants, and resources to improve sustainability of ambulance services throughout rural Michigan.

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Midland and Gladwin County Medical Control Authority (MGMCA)

Midland, MI

The MGMCA is one of 61 medical control authorities in Michigan, serving as the medical control authority for the Midland and Gladwin County emergency medical services system. MyMichigan Health offers EMS education courses at every provider level with accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

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Northwest Regional Fire Training Center

Traverse City, MI

Established in 1990, NWRTC is a state-licensed proprietary school providing fire service and EMS training. The center provides classrooms, burn buildings, training tower, and special service areas for urban and rural emergency responders, with staffing composed of volunteer and paid certified fire service instructors.

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Sanilac Medical Services, Inc.

Sandusky, MI

Sanilac Medical Services, Inc. is committed to preparing the next generation of emergency responders. We offer comprehensive pre-hospital emergency medical training, from Medical First Responder to Paramedic certification. Thanks to funding through Millage Dollars, we proudly provide free continuing education to EMS professionals in Sanilac County.

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Hospitals

3 listed

Private Training Companies

3 listed

Other Organizations

4 listed

Dorsey College - Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, MI

Dorsey College Grand Rapids is a branch campus of Madison Heights offering career training in emergency medical services and healthcare fields. The campus was formerly known as Great Lakes EMS Academy and specializes in EMT and Paramedic programs with hands-on clinical experience.

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Jackson Area Career Center

Jackson, MI

The Jackson Area Career Center is a leader in career and technical education offering hands-on training to nearly 1,200 students in Jackson County school districts. The Firefighting/EMS program teaches academics, physical and employability skills required for careers in firefighting and emergency medical services, with curriculum meeting State of Michigan Bureau of Fire Services and NFPA 1001 requirements.

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Kent Career Technical Center

Grand Rapids, MI

Kent Career Technical Center is a public career and technical education institution serving high school juniors and seniors from Kent County and part of Barry County in Michigan. The center offers nearly 30 unique programs and career pathways, including the Life EMS Emergency Medical Technician program that follows U.S. Department of Transportation and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services curriculum.

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Southwest Macomb Technical Educational Consortium

Center Line, MI

SMTEC is a partnership between Center Line, Fitzgerald, Van Dyke, and Warren Woods school districts providing Career Technical Education (CTE) to high school students. The organization offers high-wage, high-demand career technical courses including Emergency Medical Services training.

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Other Organizations

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