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Sacramento Adds Four New BLS Ambulances to Lift Pressure Off ALS Fleet
December 10, 2024
Source: https://www.jems.com
Today, the Sacramento City Fire Department is unveiling new measures to improve emergency response capabilities across the city. As part of a collaborative initiative with Medic Ambulance Company, four additional ambulances are being integrated into Sacramento’s 911 system.
This program introduces Basic Life Support (BLS) units for non-life-threatening emergencies, aiming to alleviate pressure on Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances and ensure faster response times for critical cases, KCRA reports.
Sacramento Fire Department adds new ambulances to its fleet in effort to speed emergency response
December 9, 2024
Source: https://kcra.com
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
In an effort to continue addressing patient needs promptly and efficiently, the Sacramento City Fire Department on Monday unveiled a partnership with the Medic Ambulance Company and the addition of four new ambulances.
Taking strides to enhance capabilities, the four new ambulances are being integrated into Sacramento's 911 system.
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This initiative is part of a broader program tailored to meet evolving city needs, providing basic life support for non-life-threatening situations, which frees resources allowing advanced life support units to focus more on critical patients.
Sacramento wants to hire privately owned ambulances to improve 911 response times
October 7, 2024
Source: https://www.cbsnews.com
SACRAMENTO — Sacramento's emergency medical system is overwhelmed with patients.
Captain Justin Sylvia with the Sacramento Fire Department said its 18 current ambulances are often busy transporting a patient or at the hospital.
"It happens on a daily basis, to be honest with you. We're in drawdown where we just have a few ambulances left in the entire county," he said.
EMS officials say too many people are calling 911 when it's not a serious medical emergency.
Medic Ambulance: Family and Community for 45 Years
June 30, 2024
Source: https://www.dailyrepublic.com
FAIRFIELD — 1998 was a very stressful time for the Pierson family and Medic Ambulance.
Its very existence was on the line when it found itself facing one of the largest ambulance service providers in the country – American Medical Response, or AMR – for exclusive service rights for Solano County.
Up until then, ambulances were dispatched similarly to tow trucks, through a rotation system.
"It was very contentious," Jimmy Pierson, president and chief operating officer of Medic Ambulance, said about the fight. "If we lose that RFP (request for proposal), game is over; we would have gone out of business."
Medic Celebrates 45 Years of Saving Lives
June 14, 2024
Source: https://timesheraldonline.com
There were no puddles or mirrors outside 506 Couch St., but when Jimmy Pierson looked at 12-year-old Kyle McBride washing the tires of ambulance vehicles on Friday afternoon he saw a reflection of his younger self.
Pierson was 12 in 1996. But even at that young age, he wanted to be part of the family business with Medic Ambulance. You could often find Pierson in the back of the business working on the ambulances, whether it be the first 1972 Cadillac model or one of the more recent 1994 vans.
“I’ve loved this industry ever since I can remember,” Pierson said. “I’m not sitting inside an office all day and punching out at 6 p.m. and heading home. I love EMS and I love being out and about in the community. I’ve lived by this, breathed by the fact that Medic Ambulance is a community ambulance service that is out and about in the community.”
Republic FC and Medic Ambulance Celebrate Multi-Year Partnership Extension with Fan Activations and Special Moments on April 13
April 10, 2024
Source: https://sacrepublicfc.com
Medic Ambulance is back as an Indomitable Partner, providing Emergency Medical Services on gameday and empowering fans, players, and community members to be more prepared when faced with medical emergencies. Medic has extended its partnership with Republic FC through the 2026 season, building on the relationship the two have fostered since 2020.
Through the partnership agreement, Medic will serve as the presenting partner of in-game player substitutions, in addition to providing an annual youth soccer clinic for underserved youth and CPR training for Republic FC’s first team.
Central Sonoma County gets new ambulance service Tuesday. Here’s what it means for residents.
January 12, 2024
Source: The Press Democrat
Starting Tuesday, calling 911 for ambulance service will bring a new player to the paved and not-so-paved streets of central Sonoma County.
That’s when Sonoma County Fire District takes over the county’s lucrative, exclusive, 5-year ambulance contract, previously held for three decades by American Medical Response, locally known as Sonoma Life Support.
AMR’s familiar white and blue-trim ambulance vans will be replaced by a new fleet of boxy red and white-trim transports operated by the fire district’s subcontractor, Medic Ambulance.
County health officials and fire district representatives said local residents should expect ambulance service that is as good or better than what’s been provided for the past 30 years.
Medic Employees Honored as 2023 Stars of Life
November 6-8, 2023
Source: https://stars.ambulance.org
The American Ambulance Association’s Stars of Life program celebrates the contributions of ambulance professionals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in service to their communities or the EMS profession.
Recognize the unsung heroes at your ambulance service—nominate EMTs, Paramedics, Dispatchers, and other EMS professionals for this year’s class of Stars. Stars and their guests, accompanied by executive hosts, are celebrated in a series of events in our nation’s capital.
Stars of Life honors the contributions of these heroes while shining light on the critical role EMS plays in our healthcare infrastructure.
California Ambulance Association: President’s Message
Fall 2023 Issue
Source: SAA Siren
As my term as your President comes to an end, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the journey we have taken together over these past two years and to express my deepest gratitude for your unwavering support, enthusiasm, and commitment. When I first took on this role, I was inspired by the common goal we shared: to enhance the delivery of our emergency services and to support each other as we strive for excellence in our duties. I am proud to say that as an association, we have made significant strides towards achieving that goal. However, this success would not have been possible without your valuable contributions and the bond that we’ve built together. Your dedication to our noble cause, your willingness to invest time and resources, and your ability to work constructively have been the pillars of our growth. Every initiative that we’ve pursued, every achievement we’ve celebrated, was made possible because of your involvement.
40 Under 40 honoree: James Pierson, Medic Ambulance Service
November 16, 2022
Source: Sacramento Business Journal
James Pierson, president of Medic Ambulance Service, is a 40 Under 40 honoree. The honorees posed with their must-have travel items as part of this year's "going places" theme.
Medic Ambulance CEO Named as Solano County Woman of the Year
March 5, 2021
Source: The Reporter
Helen Pierson, the CEO of Medic Ambulance and a Fairfield resident, has been named by Sen. Bill Dodd as the Woman of the Year for Solano County.
A news release by Dodd’s office credited Pierson’s company for being on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic, from transporting passengers on the Diamond Princess cruise ship to Travis Air Force Base for quarantining in early 2020 to partnering with Solano Public Health for mobile testing and vaccinations.
“Helen stepped up in a major way, helping to keep our community safe during one of the worst public health crises the world has ever seen,” Dodd said in a statement. “She leads a dedicated team that Solano County and the surrounding region has come to depend on. She also volunteers her time and energy for numerous community organizations. I couldn’t be more proud to recognize Helen for her important work.”
Solano Medic Ambulance Staff Honored by Legislature
April 29, 2019
Source: The Reporter
Nine members of Solano’s Medic Ambulance staff have been honored by the state Legislature as Stars of Life.
The honorees are among 35 paramedics, EMTs, emergency medical dispatchers and support staff from across the state recognized as part of the California Ambulance Association’s (CAA) Stars of Life Celebration.
The Stars of Life program celebrates the contributions of ambulance professionals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in service to their communities or the EMS profession.