Transform Passion into Profession. Enroll, Elevate, and Emerge with Priority!

Our training academies are designed by experienced professionals to provide the highest quality education and training to support your career in EMS and follow the National Standard Curriculum as defined by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (www.nremt.org). This course has been approved through the individual State Office of EMS.

Upon completion of our program, you will have the skills and knowledge necessary to pass the cognitive and psychomotor exams required by NREMT. Clinical third rides are completed on our 911-Advanced Life Support and BLS Ambulances, providing real-life emergency experience. You are actively engaged and challenged to be part of our team!

The Priority Ambulance Family of Companies covers all tuition and fees.

Requirements

To be considered for entry into the EMS Academy, applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED (required)
  • At least 18 years of age (21 years of age in Arizona)
  • Valid and active driver’s license
  • U.S. work authorization
  • Ability to pass all pre-employment requirements, including:
    • Interview process
    • Entrance exam or assessment
    • Background check
    • Drug screening
    • Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) screening
  • Willingness to commit to the full academy schedule and training timeline
  • Full-time employment commitment following licensure (typically 12, 18, or 24 months based on class certification level)

Ongoing Academies

ARIZONA

EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER (EMR) CLASS – CLOSED | PHOENIX, AZ – MARICOPA AMBULANCE

  • 4-week EMR class
  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with one-hour paid lunch break. Monday through Friday. (Times are subject to change based on training schedule)
  • Paid wages ($17.11 / HR)

EMT BASIC CLASS – CLOSED | PHOENIX, AZ – MARICOPA AMBULANCE

  • Accelerated 9-week EMT class
  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a paid 1-hour lunch. Monday through Thursday, Friday – home study day with a project due for Maricopa
  • Paid wages

GEORGIA

EMT B CLASS – CLOSED | AUGUSTA, GA – CENTRAL EMS

  • Accelerated 10-week EMT class
  • 48 clinical hours on Central EMS ambulances
  • Paid wages ($13/HR)

EMT B CLASS – CLOSED | CONYERS, GA – NATIONAL EMS

  • Accelerated 10-week EMT class
  • 48 clinical hours on National EMS ambulances
  • Paid wages ($13/HR)

EMT B CLASS – CLOSED | SAVANNAH, GA – CENTRAL EMS

  • Accelerated 10-week EMT class
  • 40-hour weekly schedule (includes 48 total clinical hours)
  • Paid wages ($13/HR)

EMT B CLASS – CLOSED | ROSWELL, GA – CENTRAL EMS

  • Accelerated 10-week EMT class
  • 48 clinical hours on Central EMS ambulances
  • Paid wages ($13/HR)

EMT BASIC CLASS – CLOSED | ROSSVILLE, GA – PUCKETT EMS

  • Accelerated 10-week EMT class
  • 40-hour weekly schedule (includes 60 total clinical hours); Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Paid wages ($13.25/HR)

EMT BASIC CLASS – CLOSED | WATKINSVILLE, GA – NATIONAL EMS

  • Accelerated 9-week EMT class
  • 40-hour weekly schedule (includes 60+ clinical hours)
  • Paid wages ($10/HR)

NEW YORK

EMT BASIC CLASS – CLOSED | OLEAN, NY – TRANS AM AMBULANCE

  • Accelerated 10-week EMT class
  • 40-hour weekly schedule (includes 24 clinical hours)
  • Paid wages ($16/HR)

SOUTH CAROLINA

EMT BASIC CLASS – JANUARY 12, 2026 – APRIL 10, 2026| ANDERSON, SC – MEDSHORE AMBULANCE

  • Accelerated 13-week EMT class
  • M, T, Th, F from 0900-1700 with the option to pickup truck time on Wednesdays. Including one-hour lunch break each day. (Times are subject to change based on training schedule)
  • Paid wages ($15/HR)

* This class is provided by Medshore Ambulance, and it is holding this academy in conjunction with an SCDPH approved training institution.

EMT BASIC CLASS – CLOSED | FLORENCE, SC – GUARDIAN AMBULANCE

  • Accelerated 12-week EMT class
  • 40-hour weekly schedule (minimum of 30 hours dedicated to classroom instructional time and 10 patient contacts)
  • Paid wages ($16/HR)

*This class is provided by and at Florence-Darlington Technical College in conjunction with Guardian Ambulance

TENNESSEE

EMT B CLASS – CLOSED | OLD HICKORY, TN – FIRST CALL AMBULANCE

  • Accelerated 12-week EMT class
  • 96 total clinical hours on First Call ambulances
  • Paid wages ($12/HR)

EMT BASIC CLASS – CLOSED | KNOXVILLE, TN – PRIORITY AMBULANCE

  • Accelerated 10-week EMT class
  • 40-hour weekly schedule (includes 48 clinical hours)
  • Paid wages ($15/HR)

EMT BASIC CLASS – CLOSED | CORDOVA, TN – BAPTIST AMBULANCE

  • Accelerated 10-week EMT class
  • Monday through Friday. Times vary based on schedule. (40 hours per week)
  • 84 clinical hours on Baptist Ambulances
  • Paid wages ($10/HR)

EMT BASIC CLASS – CLOSED | OLD HICKORY, TN – FIRST CALL AMBULANCE

  • Accelerated 12-week EMT class
  • 40-hour weekly schedule (includes 96 clinical hours)
  • Paid wages ($12/HR)

VIRIGINA

EMT B CLASS – CLOSED | FREDERICKSBURG, VA – LIFECARE MEDICAL TRANSPORTS

  • Accelerated 8-week EMT class
  • 24 total clinical hours on LifeCare ambulances
  • Paid wages ($15/HR)

EMT BASIC CLASS – CLOSED | FREDERICKSBURG, VA – LIFECARE MEDICAL TRANSPORTS

  • Accelerated 8-week EMT class
  • 40-hour weekly schedule (includes 24 clinical hours)
  • Paid wages ($15/HR)

WYOMING

EMT BASIC CLASS – CLOSED | RIVERTON, WY – FRONTIER AMBULANCE

  • Accelerated 12-week EMT class
  • 40-hour weekly schedule (includes 80 clinical hours); 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday
  • Paid wages ($10/HR)