A-TEC Ambulance

What A-TEC Ambulance does

A-TEC Ambulance, Inc. is a private ambulance and medical transport company headquartered in Elgin, Illinois, serving the Chicagoland market and operating federal/state disaster response across 48 states. Founded in 1989, the company runs a fleet of Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Critical Care Transport (CCT), and Medivan wheelchair-accessible vehicles, staffed by EMTs, paramedics, and critical care nurses, and supported by a TraumaSoft-powered 24/7 dispatch center with GPS fleet tracking and redundant communications. Its core institutional customers include ten major hospitals and more than 100 nursing homes in Chicagoland, supplemented by standby medical services for events and managed-service disaster response contracts with federal, state, and military emergency management agencies. Revenue is generated through transaction-fee transport and standby services, managed-service disaster contracts, and a parallel education division offering a 14-week EMT training program (priced $1,000–$1,600) and American Heart Association courses (BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS) with instructor certifications ($150–$400). The company is co-led by Managing Partners Dave Davis (CEO) and Jean Davis (CRO), with a 101–250 employee base that includes Vice President of Operations Zack Wills, VP of Administration Karl Kuester, Director of Education Roger Scott, and Compliance Officer Martha Augustine. Strategic positioning is reinforced by certifications as an AHA Training Site, NAEMT Training Center, and IDPH liaison, along with industry leadership roles in the Illinois State Ambulance Association and the American Ambulance Association Payor Relations Committee.

Name

A-TEC Ambulance

Legal name

A-TEC Ambulance, Inc.

Website

https://atecambulance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

A-TEC Ambulance is a private Chicagoland EMS provider offering BLS, ALS, critical care, and medivan transport to hospitals, nursing homes, and government agencies, plus disaster response and EMT/AHA education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (62191), Special Needs Transportation (485991)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Providers (TLAFAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interfacility Transport (IFT) & Patient Transfer Services (HLAFANAF), Critical Care Transport (CCT) & Specialty Transport Teams (HLAFANAE), Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicle (WAV) & Stretcher Transport Services (TLAFAKAC)

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Ambulance transport services
• Critical care transport
• Medical standby services
• Ems education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Crystal Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Emergency Medical Transport Services: Emergency and non-emergency ambulance/medivan services including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Critical Care Transport (CCT) for hospitals, nursing homes, and individuals.
2. Medical Standby Services: Standby medical services for events including concerts, sporting events, festivals, tournaments, marathons, and public events, providing ambulance crews or individual Paramedics/EMTs.
3. Disaster Response Services: Federal, state, and military disaster response contracts providing ground ambulance, paratransit services, and EMS personnel across 48 states for natural disasters, emergencies, and public health events.
4. EMT Education Programs: 14-week EMT training program with fees ranging from $1,000-$1,600. Includes American Heart Association certification courses (BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS) at various price points.
5. AHA Instructor Certification: Certification courses for becoming AHA-certified instructors in BLS, ACLS, and PALS, with costs ranging from $150-$400 per certification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

A-TEC Ambulance is a private Chicagoland ambulance service providing emergency and non-emergency medical transport across the full acuity spectrum: Basic Life Support (BLS) transport, Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance, Critical Care Transport (CCT), and Medivan wheelchair transport. The company also delivers disaster response services across 48 states under federal, state, and military contracts, on-site medical standby for events, and a 24/7 TraumaSoft-powered dispatch operation, with an affiliated education division offering EMT training and AHA certification courses.

Product overview

A-TEC Ambulance is a private Chicago ambulance service operating a portfolio of EMS transport and emergency response products, alongside education offerings. Its core transport portfolio spans BLS Transport, ALS Ambulance, Critical Care Transport (CCT), and Medivan/Wheelchair Transport — covering the full acuity spectrum from non-emergency patient transfers to critical-care inter-facility transport. Operational services include Disaster Response (active across 48 states), Standby Medical Services for events, and a 24/7 Dispatch system powered by TraumaSoft. A parallel education division offers a 14-week EMT Training Program and American Heart Association (AHA) Education courses (BLS/CPR, PALS, ACLS) with instructor certifications. The company operates out of Elgin, IL and serves ten major hospitals and over 100 nursing homes in the Chicagoland area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Transport Non-emergency medical transport staffed by EMTs for patients returning from hospitals, nursing facilities, treatment centers, or doctor's offices, focused on stress-free and high-quality patient care.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance Emergency transport staffed by a licensed paramedic equipped with Stryker Power Cot, Stryker Pro Stair Chair, and 12-lead cardiac monitor to stabilize and treat patients requiring a higher level of care.
• Critical Care Transport (CCT) Inter-facility transportation for critically ill or injured patients handling complex cases including pediatrics, obstetrics, stroke, sepsis, respiratory, and cardiovascular care, staffed by registered nurses with critical care backgrounds and CCT paramedics.
• Medivan / Wheelchair Transport Non-emergency wheelchair-accessible medical transport equipped with hydraulic lifts and multiple wheelchair securing devices for patients requiring transport to and from hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, treatment facilities, and doctor's offices.
• Disaster Response Federal, state, and military disaster response services providing ground ambulance, paratransit, and EMS personnel across 48 states for natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and public health emergencies, working in conjunction with state and local governments.
• Standby Medical Services On-site medical standby services for events including concerts, major sporting events, festivals, tournaments, marathons, high school sports, and public events, with ambulance crews or individual Paramedics or EMTs.
• EMT Training Program A 14-week accelerated EMT training program with hands-on skills and support, including NREMT preparation and a Mass Casualty Incident drill, available to both employees and non-employees at training centers in Elgin and Sandwich, Illinois.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Education AHA-certified training site offering Basic Life Support/CPR, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) courses, plus instructor certification courses for healthcare professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• High National Registry Exam success rate for EMT students

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Illinois State Ambulance AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJean Davis, Chief Revenue Officer, serves as Secretary of the Illinois State Ambulance Association, contributing to state-level EMS advocacy and policy development.
• American Ambulance Association Payor Relations CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJean Davis participates in the American Ambulance Association Payor Relations Committee, contributing to national payor policy discussions benefiting the EMS industry.
• American Heart Association (AHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA-TEC Ambulance is a certified training site for the American Heart Association, offering BLS/CPR, PALS, and ACLS courses and instructor certification programs.
• National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA-TEC is a NAEMT Training Center Coordinator and offers NAEMT instructor and affiliate faculty programs for EMS education.
• Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA-TEC works with IDPH to develop regional protocols for HCID patients. Roger Scott serves as IDPH Liaison ensuring educational activities align with regulatory requirements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• MedStar Mobile Healthcare: Public-utility model EMS provider in the Fort Worth, Texas area delivering 911, interfacility, and community paramedicine services. Comparable service breadth and high-acuity transport capability, though operating under a different governance model than A-TEC.
• LifeNet: Community-focused private ambulance service operating across Texas, Arkansas, and other states, providing 911, interfacility, and critical care transport. Comparable service breadth and multi-state operating model, though geographically distant from A-TEC's core.

Direct peers

• Acadian Ambulance Service: Privately held multi-state ambulance service headquartered in Louisiana, providing emergency and non-emergency transport, air medical, and EMS education across the southern U.S. Directly comparable across transport acuity levels, education programs, and geographic multi-state reach.
• Gold Cross Ambulance: Midwest-based private ambulance service providing 911 response, interfacility transport, and event medical services. Comparable operating model and regional Midwest positioning to A-TEC.
• PatientCare EMS: Multi-state private ambulance provider offering BLS, ALS, CCT, and wheelchair transport in the Midwest and other regions. Directly comparable service portfolio and multi-state operating footprint to A-TEC.
• Community Care Ambulance: Regional private ambulance operator in the Midwest providing emergency and non-emergency transport to hospitals, nursing homes, and individuals. Closely comparable customer mix and acuity portfolio to A-TEC, though smaller in scale.
• Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service: Midwest-based private ambulance operator offering BLS, ALS, CCT, wheelchair transport, and event medical services in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Closest regional peer to A-TEC with similar service portfolio and overlapping Chicagoland footprint.
• Bell Ambulance: Wisconsin-based private ambulance service offering BLS, ALS, CCT, and wheelchair transport, primarily in the Milwaukee metro. Comparable Midwest regional operator with similar acuity mix and hospital/nursing home customer base to A-TEC.

Broad incumbents

• Falck USA: U.S. arm of the Danish-based global ambulance and healthcare services group. Competes with A-TEC in private ambulance and event medical services, with broader international footprint and resources for government/municipal contracts.
• American Medical Response (AMR): The largest private ambulance and EMS provider in the U.S., operating across emergency, non-emergency, and interfacility transport nationwide. Directly comparable business model to A-TEC at vastly larger scale, serving hospitals, health systems, and municipalities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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