Priority Ambulance CEO thanks Central EMS employees for Hurricane Matthew evacuation

Dear Central EMS employees, During the Hurricane Matthew evacuation a few weeks ago, I was incredibly impressed by the fast, efficient response of Central EMS during the evacuation of medical facilities in the area. You showed admirable professionalism and calm. Central EMS evacuated more than 80 patients from southern Georgia and returned them safely to these facilities once the danger … Read More

Maricopa Ambulance hires management team, starts operations in Maricopa County

Maricopa Ambulance announced today the hiring of its local management team and is actively seeking paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers and nurses. Medical transport to area hospitals and medical facilities will begin in early October. Jason Payne, an emergency medical services manager with more than 20 years of experience in local ambulance operations, joins the Maricopa Ambulance team as director of operations. … Read More

New business spotlight: Priority Ambulance

This article originally appeared in the Greater Knoxville Business Journal in July 2016.  New Business Spotlight focuses on local businesses that have existed for one to five years. This month’s spotlight is on Priority Ambulance. CEO Bryan Gibson introduces his company in Q&A form. Q: What is Priority Ambulance and what was the genesis of the company? A: Priority Ambulance … Read More

Honoring the legacy of an EMS pioneer

Priority Ambulance and Central EMS were deeply saddened to lose one of their own in May. Melvin Hunter was a pioneer and regional leader in the EMS field in Georgia and was the owner of several EMS companies before joining our team. “Melvin was a well-respected visionary,” Priority Ambulance CEO Bryan Gibson said. “He was one of the first and … Read More

Lauderdale County approves emergency 911 contract with Shoals Ambulance

The Lauderdale County Commission voted April 12 to approve the contract with incumbent provider Shoals Ambulance to provide exclusive non-emergency and emergency 911 ambulance services for the next three years. The Florence City Council already had approved the joint contract on April 5.