About the Pennsylvania EMS Provider Foundation
Supporting the People Who Serve Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania EMS Provider Foundation is a Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Emergency Medical Services providers and the future of EMS throughout the Commonwealth.
Founded to strengthen Pennsylvania's EMS community, the Foundation supports EMS providers and their families through education, scholarships, recognition, assistance, outreach, and remembrance programs.
Our work includes:
EMS Education & Scholarships — Supporting individuals pursuing EMS education and professional advancement.
Provider & Family Assistance — Providing support to EMS providers and families facing extraordinary circumstances, including line-of-duty deaths and serious injuries.
Recognition — Honoring outstanding Pennsylvania EMS providers through programs such as the Stars of Life Awards.
Remembrance — Honoring those who have dedicated their lives to EMS and remembering providers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Community Outreach — Promoting public understanding of EMS and supporting the continued advancement of Emergency Medical Services throughout Pennsylvania.
The Foundation also supports the annual PA EMS Weekend of Recognition and Remembrance, featuring the PA EMS Memorial Bike Ride, Stars of Life Awards Banquet, and PA EMS Memorial Service.
Our History
The Pennsylvania EMS Provider Foundation received federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt recognition in May 2009 and continues to serve Pennsylvania's EMS community through charitable programs and partnerships across the Commonwealth.
We believe that supporting EMS providers means supporting the communities they serve. Through our programs and partnerships, we work to strengthen Pennsylvania EMS today while helping build its future.