To promote emergency medical transport as a distinct concern in louisiana. To serve as a forum for a unified voice for healthcare providers, public officials, healthcare workers, educators and consumers working to improve emergency medical transport in louisiana, to provide a forum for the exchange and distribution of ideas and information related to the improvement of emergency medical transport. To serve as an advocate for emergency medical transport, promoting improved health status and improvements to the health system for residents of louisiana. And to encourage the development of appropriate health resources for louisiana.