Founded in 1976, LANREMT works with many EMS associations in Louisiana to strengthen the EMS System and to insure quality patient care.  LANREMT is a member of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, NAEMT.

LANREMT is the only state wide voice for more than 20,000 EMS personnel in Louisiana.  Only about 20% of the 20,000 plus emergency medical personnel in Louisiana work full-time as EMS providers.  The remaining 80% are members of volunteer rescue squads in their community or workplace.  It is through the support of corporations and other caring individuals that LANREMT is able to continue working to improve EMS in Louisiana.

LANREMT Board Members sit on every major board and task force, working to improve EMS in Louisiana.  Some of the many committees are: The Education Sub-Committee, The Clinical Care Sub-Committee, The Communications Sub-Committee, The Disaster Sub-Committee, The EMS Terrorism Preparedness Sub-Committee and The EMS Task Force.

LANREMT publishes the "Pep" Talk news letter four times a year.  "Pep" Talk enables us to keep our members informed of current events and issues in Louisiana EMS.

LANREMT sponsors a state wide educational conference.  Each year we bring in speakers from around the country.  The 2004 conference will be held in Baton Rouge on June 10th - 13th at the Sheraton Baton Rouge Convention Center Hotel.  LANREMT members receive a discount on their conference registration fee.  Many of our chapters sponsor local work shops and refresher courses.