Central Emergency Medical Services, LLC, one of the largest privately owned EMS companies in the South, will now be the emergency 911 medical services provider for Forsyth County in the metro Atlanta area.
Loudon response times improve; Priority Ambulance on job a year
A year after Priority Ambulance was awarded the exclusive contract for emergency ambulance service in Loudon County, analysis of response times shows significant improvement, county officials said this week.
Priority Ambulance shares safety tips for trick-or-treaters
Fall weather, spooky house decorations and candy stocked on the shelves signal that Halloween is just around the corner. As families plan for costume parties and trick-or-treating, Priority Ambulance offers safety tips to ensure everyone enjoys a safe and happy Halloween.
Priority Ambulance urges families to get ready during National Emergency Preparedness Month
In the event of a storm or natural disaster, it may take several hours or even days for first responders to reach everyone. Basic services such as electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment and telephones could be cut off for a prolonged period. First responder and EMS crews, such as those at Priority Ambulance, are trained and prepared to respond during … Read More
EMS pioneer Seals Ambulance celebrates 50 years of service
Seals Ambulance reached the milestone in 2015 of providing excellent medical transport in Central Indiana communities for 50 years. The company recently held a celebration for its employees and partners to mark the occasion. “Seals Ambulance was a pioneer in the emergency medical services field when we began in 1965,” Seals Ambulance CEO Randy Seals said. “Our company has grown … Read More
PRIORITY AMBULANCE ACQUIRES CENTRAL EMS IN ATLANTA
Priority Ambulance, a national company headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, announced today that it has acquired Atlanta-based Central Emergency Medical Services, Inc. and Central Air Ambulance, one of the largest privately owned EMS companies in the South.
SHOALS AMBULANCE DISPATCHER RECEIVES LIFESAVING AWARD FROM LAUDERDALE COUNTY SHERIFF
Shoals Ambulance dispatcher Tonya Lester has been honored by the Lauderdale County sheriff for her lifesaving efforts during an emergency call for a man in cardiac arrest. Sheriff Rick Singleton presented the Lifesaving Award to Lester at a Lauderdale County Commission meeting in June.
LOUDON COUNTY COMMISSION RENEWS EMERGENCY SERVICES CONTRACT WITH PRIORITY AMBULANCE
Loudon County Commission unanimously voted Monday to renew its contract with Priority Ambulance to provide exclusive emergency and nonemergency service to the county.
PRACTICE FIREWORKS SAFETY, KNOW THE LAW ON INDEPENDENCE DAY
Sparklers, firecrackers and Roman candles are a traditional part of Fourth of July and Independence Day celebrations and gatherings. But fireworks also are dangerous explosives that cause millions of dollars in property damage and nearly 10,000 emergency room visits nationally each year. Fireworks also are illegal in many states and counties.
PRIORITY AMBULANCE NOW TRANSPORTING 100,000 PATIENTS PER YEAR
National ambulance company Priority Ambulance has logged a significant milestone: The company currently transports more than 100,000 patients per year across its six-state footprint.