American Ambulance

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American Ambulance is the sole 9-1-1 provider for the Exclusive Operating Area of Kings County and Fresno County in the heart of Central California. Our Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians respond to over 4000 square miles and 80,000 calls annually. American Ambulance employees 450 personnel and maintains more than 70 ambulances. We operate one of the most unique and diverse EMS systems in the State of California.

American Ambulance is proud to offer First Aid and CPR courses (adult, child and infant) for all levels of providers new parents, babysitters, home health providers, teachers, daycare workers, coaches, security guards, personal trainers, EMTs, paramedics, respiratory therapists, nurses (RN, LVN), doctors, and more. We are an American Heart Association approved training center for the disciplines of ACLS, PALS, CPR, and First Aid. American Ambulance is also an NAEMT approved training site for PHTLS. For additional information and to enroll, please visit our Training Center.

American Ambulance is one of several companies in the State of California that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS), which reviews and evaluates ambulance providers on the bases of quality and service. The accreditation process promotes and establishes a high standard of care within the ambulance service industry. More information can be found at the CAAS Website.

American Ambulances primary mission is to exceed the expectations of our community. In addition to being the sole paramedic provider, we also maintain a specialized rescue team called STAR (Specialized Trauma ALS Rescue). The STAR team is capable of responding to swift water, open water dive, high angel, and mountainous terrain rescues. Team members also are trained in tactical operations and support the local Sheriff and Police department SWAT teams.

American Ambulance, along with partner Rogers Helicopters, owns and operates SkyLife of Central California. With a nurse and paramedic team, the crew is staffed daily to respond to critical care air transport needs in the central valley, both in the field and hospital setting. More information can be found at the Skylife Website.