Gatlinburg-based moonshine and whiskey producer Sugarlands Distilling Company donated 10 gallons of hand sanitizer to ambulance crews with Priority Ambulance this week. The hand sanitizer will be used by Priority Ambulance’s more than 500 EMTs and paramedics in Tennessee to sterilize their hands when antibacterial soap and water is unavailable in the field. This is especially important to protect EMTs … Read More
Tranzonic Companies donates N95 masks to Priority Ambulance
Tranzonic Companies donated a supply of N95 masks to EMTs and paramedics at Priority Ambulance who are on the front lines treating patients. The N95 masks are part of the personal protective equipment (PPE) recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during transport of patients with potential infectious disease, such as COVID-19. “Our team is working around … Read More
Attala County, Mississippi selects Baptist Ambulance to provide 911 ambulance services
The Attala County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Wednesday, March 4 to select Baptist Ambulance to provide exclusive 911 emergency ambulance service to the county. “We were impressed with Baptist Ambulance’s proposal, which included a significant increase in resources to our community at no cost to the county,” said Attala County Board of Supervisors President Steven Gross. “We are excited … Read More
Priority Ambulance Appears on the Inc. 5000 Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for the Second Consecutive Year
Inc. magazine today revealed that Priority Ambulance is No. 1,654 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Priority Ambulance reported a 248 percent revenue growth over a three-year period. “As the company expands and matures, it’s even more challenging to sustain such a high percentage growth year over year,” said Priority … Read More
Maricopa Ambulance now responding to 9-1-1 calls in City of Glendale
On Sunday, March 31 at 8 a.m., the City of Glendale’s new 9-1-1 ambulance service partner, Maricopa Ambulance, began responding to emergency medical calls within the city limits. Maricopa Ambulance, the Glendale Fire Department and the Phoenix Fire Department Regional Dispatch Center have been preparing for months to ensure a seamless transition. Maricopa Ambulance vehicles and staffing were in place … Read More
Sequatchie County approves contract with Puckett EMS for 9-1-1 ambulance service
Sequatchie County Commission unanimously voted to approve a new 5-year contract with Puckett EMS to provide ambulance response to all 9-1-1 calls within the county at their regularly scheduled meeting on January 28. Puckett EMS submitted a proposal in a competitive bid process earlier this month that was unanimously recommended by the Emergency Services Committee. “Puckett EMS has exceeded our … Read More
City of Goodyear, Arizona issues intent to award 9-1-1 contract to Maricopa Ambulance
FROM: Bryan Gibson, CEO, Priority Ambulance DATE: October 26, 2018 Re: City of Goodyear 9-1-1 Ambulance Services This week, Maricopa Ambulance received a letter of intent to award the 9-1-1 ambulance service contract from the City of Goodyear. Pending contract approval from Goodyear City Council and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), Maricopa Ambulance will begin responding to all … Read More
In Memory of James Horn
The Priority Ambulance family is deeply saddened at the passing of a member of its extended family, James Horn. Horn is the father-in-law of Priority Ambulance Founder and CEO Bryan Gibson, one of the pioneers of EMS and a critical figure in Priority Ambulance’s history. He was instrumental in fostering Bryan’s entrepreneurial roots in EMS selling him his first ambulance … Read More
Priority Ambulance names Patty Riley as MidSouth Division CFO
Priority Ambulance, the nation’s fastest-growing ambulance company, has named Patty Riley to the newly created position of MidSouth Division chief financial officer. Riley, a longtime ambulance industry finance professional and certified public accountant, most recently served as chief financial officer for National EMS, which joined the Priority Ambulance family of companies in July. “Patty is an exceptionally qualified financial leader, … Read More
Priority Ambulance hires Tony Dalton as general counsel
Priority Ambulance announced today that it has hired Tony Dalton as general counsel to head the company’s in-house legal department in its corporate headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dalton has more than 27 years of legal experience, including significant experience in the emergency medical services industry. “Tony has provided exceptional support to us as part of our outside legal team, so … Read More