DETROIT, MI — Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service, Inc. and its affiliate, Life Support Training Institute (LSTI), hosted a graduation ceremony on Thursday afternoon to celebrate 11 new emergency medical technician (EMT) graduates at Superior Ambulance’s Detroit Station.
This graduation marks another milestone in Superior Ambulance’s ongoing effort to strengthen the EMS workforce and meet the growing demand for skilled EMTs across Michigan and the Midwest. More than half of the graduates are from Detroit, reflecting the company’s commitment to building a strong pipeline of local EMS professionals in the community.
“Superior Ambulance is committed to strengthening the EMS workforce by creating opportunities for individuals to train and serve in their communities,” said Kim Godden, Vice President of Superior Ambulance. “Programs like this help open doors for people pursuing careers in EMS while helping communities across the region meet the growing need for emergency medical professionals.”
Pictured are the graduates who completed the EMT program with Superior Ambulance and LSTI in Detroit.
This ceremony recognized the dedication and hard work of the graduates as they completed the EMT certification program. Friends, family members, instructors, and staff gathered to celebrate the class and the important role these graduates will play in emergency response and patient care throughout the region.
Former Michigan State Senator Adam Hollier addressed graduates at the ceremony, congratulating the new EMTs and highlighting the impact of Superior Ambulance’s workforce development initiatives.
“Building a strong workforce requires collaboration between employers, educators, and community partners,” Hollier said. “Superior Ambulance’s commitment to training and developing EMS professionals creates opportunity for individuals while strengthening the healthcare and emergency response systems our communities rely on every day.”
Former Michigan State Senator Adam Hollier speaks to the new EMTs and their families.
Through its “Earn to Learn” program, Superior Ambulance guarantees employment to all graduates upon successful EMT certification. Once hired, full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement to advance their education, an incentive designed to reduce barriers to entry and support long-term career growth in EMS.
Superior and LSTI’s education-to-career model has become a vital pipeline for developing skilled first responders, connecting students directly to employment opportunities and supporting broader conversations around workforce development and healthcare access.
