KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (January 8, 2025) — Priority OnDemand, a healthcare services company integrating EMS, medical transportation, telehealth, patient logistics, and vehicle solutions optimizing medical transportation and care delivery, announced two strategic leadership appointments. Steve Blackburn has been named Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), a newly created position, while Phil Koster has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Priority Ambulance.   … Read More

Priority Ambulance, one of the largest private ambulance service providers in the United States, announced plans to acquire certain assets of LifeCare EMS, a leading emergency medical services provider serving seven counties in central Mississippi.  As part of the transition, Priority’s subsidiary that already operates in Mississippi will acquire ambulances and other equipment from LifeCare EMS, will hire LifeCare EMS’s … Read More

The American Ambulance Association (AAA) has announced the election of Brenda Staffan, Chief Government Affairs and Public Policy Officer for Priority OnDemand, to its Board of Directors. Staffan will serve as the Region Five Director for a three-year term, representing Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Utah. With more than three decades of experience in emergency medical services (EMS) … Read More

Priority Ambulance has been awarded the contract to provide 911 ambulance services in Benton County, Mississippi, beginning January 1, 2025. Operating under the Baptist Ambulance brand, Priority Ambulance will deliver emergency medical care to the county’s residents and visitors. To ensure comprehensive coverage, Baptist Ambulance will station a 24/7 Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance and a dedicated crew in Benton … Read More

The Loudon County Commission unanimously voted Monday to renew its contract with Priority Ambulance. The new agreement extends the partnership for an additional five years, ensuring the company will continue to provide exclusive emergency and non-emergency medical services to Loudon County and the cities of Loudon and Lenoir City. “Priority Ambulance has shown itself to be a reliable and committed … Read More

Central EMS Paramedics Zach Roberts and Royal Prueter receive the first-ever ‘EMS Hero Award’ from Piedmont Newton Hospital! Recognized for their quick thinking and expertise, Roberts and Prueter were honored for their response to a critically ill patient, where they made the crucial decision to transport the patient to Piedmont Newton instead of Athens, ensuring life-saving treatment. The hospital’s Emergency … Read More

Priority OnDemand is proud to announce that 13 personnel from across its Priority Ambulance family of companies have been selected as recipients of the prestigious American Ambulance Association (AAA) Stars of Life award. These individuals represent the best in the EMS profession, demonstrating extraordinary dedication, compassion, and service to their communities. The following personnel are being honored: “Each of these … Read More

Guardian Ambulance is pleased to announce that Curtis Welch has been promoted to Operations Manager for Guardian Ambulance.  In his new role, Curtis will oversee the day-to-day operations of the company’s Florence operations, including Florence, Dillon, Clarendon, and Sumter areas. Curtis will officially start his new position on September 30th.  “We are excited to continue to see Curtis’ growth within … Read More