Fire Department to begin providing medical first response on April 1 The Baptist Ambulance service in Booneville recently presented the Booneville Fire Department with three automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) to be placed on each of its rescue units. On April 1, the Booneville Fire Department will use the AEDs and other equipment to begin providing first response to medical calls … Read More
EMS STRONG ANNOUNCES ‘STRONGER TOGETHER’ CAMPAIGN; HONORS EMS PROFESSIONALS
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), in partnership with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), is proud to announce this year’s EMS STRONG campaign theme: STRONGER TOGETHER. The annual EMS STRONG campaign provides opportunities to recognize the emergency medical services (EMS) community, enhance and strengthen the profession on a national level, and expand and celebrate National EMS … Read More
Josh Shore promoted to General Manager of Medshore Ambulance
Medshore Ambulance announced today the promotion of Josh Shore to general manager of Medshore Ambulance. Shore has served as operations manager for the Anderson region for the past four years, and his family is the founder of the largest private ambulance service in South Carolina. “Josh has worked to build Medshore since he started with the company when he was … Read More
Maricopa Ambulance now responding to 9-1-1 calls in the City of Scottsdale
On Saturday at 8 a.m., a new ambulance provider Maricopa Ambulance began responding to emergency medical calls within the City of Scottsdale city limits. “We have been working closely with Maricopa Ambulance’s leadership team to plan every detail of this transition,” said Scottsdale Fire Department Chief Tom Shannon. “We are certain that the transition of service will be seamless and … Read More
Scottsdale City Council unanimously selects Maricopa Ambulance as ambulance service partner
The Scottsdale City Council unanimously voted to select Maricopa Ambulance as its ambulance service partner on December 4 following a competitive bid process. Pending final negotiations, the three-year contract will begin in February 2018 with the option for two additional three-year renewals. “The City of Scottsdale conducted a thorough, competitive bid process that enabled the selection of the best possible … Read More
Priority Ambulance promotes Diahan Underwood to chief nursing officer, compliance officer
Priority Ambulance recently promoted Diahan Underwood to chief nursing officer and compliance officer for the company’s nine-state operations. “Diahan is a highly-trained, highly-skilled critical care nurse, who will be an excellent resource for our operations across the country,” said Priority Ambulance CEO Bryan Gibson. “Additionally, she will work closely with leadership at each of our operations to ensure all aspects … Read More
Priority Ambulance vehicles, staff to assist in Hurricane Irma evacuation
More than 45 EMS personnel and 23 vehicles from across Priority Ambulance’s Southeast footprint have traveled to Florida to assist in the relief efforts from Hurricane Irma. “My thoughts are with our crews who have deployed to the second hurricane relief effort within a week,” said Priority Ambulance CEO Bryan Gibson. “Our crews from throughout our footprint have put into … Read More
Medshore Ambulance Service receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition Award
Medshore Ambulance Service has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Plus Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) the deadliest type of heart attack caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that … 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
SCHOOL BUS SAFETY IS BACK-TO-SCHOOL NECESSITY
With the start to another school year, children will be back in the classroom and on the road. More than 26 million elementary and secondary school students across the United States begin and end their day on a school bus. Many parents don’t realize, however, that the greater danger for their children lies not in the ride but traveling to … Read More