Scott Baxter Named Vice President of Operations for Baptist Ambulance

Baptist Ambulance is pleased to announce that Scott Baxter has been promoted to Vice President of Operations.  In his new role, Scott will oversee operations and new business development opportunities for Baptist Ambulance, including 9-1-1 and IFT ambulance services across the company’s three operating states: Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.  “Scott has been a vital part of our Baptist Ambulance family … Read More

Medshore Ambulance nationally recognized for its commitment to quality care for heart attacks and strokes in South Carolina

Medshore Ambulance, a proud member of the Priority Ambulance family of companies, has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS SILVER achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attacks and strokes, ultimately saving lives. Emergency medical services staff can begin treatment when they arrive — up to an hour … Read More

Puckett EMS Opens Substation Near Soddy Daisy Freestanding Emergency Room

CHATTANOOGA, TN (July 1, 2024)— Puckett EMS, a proud member of the Priority Ambulance family of companies, announced today that its new substation near Soddy Daisy Freestanding ER is now open. The new substation will further the company’s commitment to Parkridge Health System to provide efficient and reliable medical transportation to its patients.  Puckett EMS has been a preferred ambulance … Read More

Michael Roethler Promoted to Corporate Director of Safety Services

We are pleased to announce Michael Roethler’s promotion to the position of Corporate Director of Safety Services, effective immediately. In this new role, Michael will provide oversight, support, training, and assistance on risk mitigation and safety to local operations within the Priority Ambulance family of companies. He will report to COO Steve Blackburn. Michael’s responsibilities will include leading and conducting … Read More

Baptist Priority Ambulance Receives Award for Exceptional Frontline Care

HUNTINGDON, TN (June 6, 2024) – The Children’s Emergency Care Alliance of Tennessee (CECATN) honored the Baptist Priority Ambulance emergency medical services team in Carroll County with the Star of Life award at the 16th annual Star of Life ceremony and award reception on May 2, 2024. The ceremony included a presentation of the real-life patient scenarios and reunited EMS … Read More

Priority OnDemand Welcomes Brenda Staffan as Chief Government Affairs and Public Policy Officer

Priority OnDemand is pleased to announce the appointment of Brenda Staffan as the new Chief Government Affairs and Public Policy Officer, effective immediately. With an expansive career spanning over three decades in the emergency medical services (EMS) and healthcare policy sectors, Staffan brings a wealth of expertise and a robust track record of transformative leadership to the role. Staffan comes … Read More

Priority OnDemand Celebrates Redefining Emergency Medical Services with National EMS Week

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (May 20, 2024)— Priority OnDemand, a national leader in emergency medical services (EMS), will join the more than 23,000 licensed EMS agencies nationwide in celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of National EMS Week, May 19 – 25, 2024.  The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, in partnership with the American College of Emergency Physicians, continues to recognize and honor … Read More

Michael Gill Joins the Priority Ambulance family of companies as System Status Manager for CONFIRE EMS & Mobile Health

Priority Ambulance is excited to welcome Michael Gill to the Priority Ambulance family as part of our CONFIRE team. Michael will be stepping into the pivotal role of System Status Manager, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in emergency medical services. Michael’s untiring dedication to EMS began in 2003 as an EMT-B in Los Angeles County, CA, where he … Read More

Welcome Clarice Taylor, RN, MSN, as our new Benefits Utilization Coordinator!

As part of our ongoing commitment to cultivating a culture of wellness, we are happy to announce that Clarice Taylor has joined the Priority family as Benefits Utilization Coordinator.   Clarice brings with her over two decades of invaluable nursing experience.  In her new role, Clarice will be available to answer questions employees may have about new or existing health challenges … Read More