Priority Ambulance is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Koster as the new Southeast Regional President. In this role, Mr. Koster will oversee ambulance brands, including Central EMS, Ambucare, Guardian, Medshore, National EMS, and Puckett EMS. Koster brings more than 25 years of experience in public safety and ambulance service management. Koster’s multifaceted background includes service as a paramedic, … Read More
Robby Atkins Takes on New Role Within Priority OnDemand
We are pleased to announce that Robby Atkins, our Southeast Regional President, will take on a new role in the Priority family as Vice President of Manufacturing for OnDemand Specialty Vehicles. Robby brings a wealth of experience to this position, with a lifelong career in EMS. His family’s legacy with National EMS, founded in 1976 in Georgia, laid the foundation … Read More
Priority OnDemand Introduces New Community Health Intervention Program
Taking a significant step forward in continuing to promote equitable access to healthcare and essential services through patient-centered interventions, Priority OnDemand has announced the launch of its Community Health Intervention Program (C.H.I.P.). The program, which will foster collaboration between dedicated social workers and EMS providers, made its debut in Augusta, Georgia, through Central EMS, a proud member of the Priority … Read More
Patrick Wynne Promoted to VP Finance
Priority OnDemand is pleased to announce the promotion of PJ Wynne to Vice President of Finance. PJ joined the company in early 2018. Among his many contributions was the development of a comprehensive Average Patient Charge predictive modeler dialing into specific transport analytics, including service level and payor mix, to automate the calculation of ambulance transport revenue. His model has … Read More
Priority Ambulance Welcomes Australian Paramedics to its National Family of Companies
Priority Ambulance announced today the arrival of its second class of Australian paramedics as part of the company’s international program, Priority International EMS Workforce Initiative. The initiative launched with its first international paramedics in the summer of 2023. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall employment of EMS professionals is projected to increase by 5 percent from 2022 … Read More
Trans Am Ambulance Selected as Recipient of CARES-UP Grant by New York State Office of Mental Health’s Suicide Prevention Center
Trans Am Ambulance, a proud member of the Priority Ambulance family of companies, is pleased to announce its selection as a recipient of a CARES-UP Grant by the New York State Office of Mental Health’s Suicide Prevention Center. This prestigious grant, totaling $30,000 over two years, signifies the company’s unwavering commitment to enhancing its employees’ mental health and well-being and … Read More
Priority OnDemand Announces Launch of OnDemand Specialty
OnDemand, a leading provider of integrated EMS, telehealth, and patient logistics solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its new subsidiary, OnDemand Specialty Vehicles. This innovative company further supports Priority OnDemand’s vision to provide efficiency in care delivery, improving cost savings and quality of care. OnDemand Specialty Vehicles will manufacture state-of-the-art emergency vehicles designed for the specific needs of … Read More
Holiday Safety Tips
As the temperatures dip and twinkle lights start to appear, it’s a sure sign that the holiday season has begun. The Priority Ambulance family of companies, a leading provider of emergency medical services, is encouraging all to prioritize safety to help make this year’s holiday season a safe and happy one. To help ensure a “healthy” holiday, Priority offers these … Read More
First Call Ambulance Deploys Three New Units in Humphreys County
Nashville, Tenn. (December 8, 2023) – First Call Ambulance, a proud member of the Priority Ambulance family of companies, is pleased to announce that it has added three new Type III ambulances to its fleet in Humphreys County. First Call Ambulance began operations in Humphreys County in July of this year after being awarded the contract by the Humphreys County … Read More
Ambucare Earns Eighth CAAS Accreditation
Ambucare, a proud member of the Priority Ambulance family of companies, announced today that it was granted a three-year accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) Panel of Commissioners. The nationally recognized accreditation program is seen as the gold standard for ambulance services nationwide. The accreditation process thoroughly examines an ambulance service’s operational efficiency and quality … Read More