The mission of the Arrowhead Emergency Medical Services Association is to function as the lead EMS planning agency in NE Minnesota.
 
The Association initiates regional planning and operations
which address essential components
and elements of a regional EMS system.
 
Its purpose is to decrease morbidity and mortality
from emergency and critical incidents, through facilitating,
evaluating and implementing EMS activities.
 
The Association strives to promote better public understanding
of EMS in NE Minnesota and surrounding areas.