Who We Serve

We serve over 200 agencies, including ambulance services, emergency medical responders/fire/rescue, industrial-medical, law enforcement, hospital emergency departments, air medical services, training institutions, and other private individuals/agencies. In the region, approximately 80% of emergency medical services are provided by volunteers. According to the Minnesota Office of EMS, the average primary service area in the Northeast region of Minnesota covers 520.6 square miles, versus the state average of 256.83 miles. Some areas are in excess of 50 miles from an initial ambulance contact.

Since 1985, we have acted as the lead regional EMS planning organization for Northeast Minnesota, serving the seven county region of Northeast Minnesota and Douglas County in Wisconsin. The region consists of the following Minnesota counties: 

  • Aitkin (16,335)
  • Carlton (36,785)
  • Cook (5,639)
  • Koochiching (11,751)
  • Itasca (45,589)
  • Lake (10,855)
  • St. Louis (200,231)

We cover 21,214 square miles (roughly 25%) of the total square mileage of Minnesota. According to the 2024 estimated United States census, the estimated population in Northeastern Minnesota is 327,185. We are governed by a Board of Directors with representation from all counties of the region, as well as all levels of EMS providers.

Health care Coalition funding is at risk!

We need your help.

Since 2002, our staff have led the Northeast Healthcare Preparedness Coalition, bringing together healthcare facilities and response partners across seven counties and three tribal nations in Northeast Minnesota. When we plan together, train together, and respond together, we build a stronger, more resilient healthcare system.

Now, the federal grant that funds our Coalition, and all eight Coalitions across Minnesota, is in jeopardy.

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