Pennsylvania Ambulance

What Pennsylvania Ambulance does

Pennsylvania Ambulance, LLC is a privately held, locally owned emergency medical services (EMS) provider headquartered in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, and the largest ambulance provider in Northeastern Pennsylvania following its November 2022 acquisition of Commonwealth Health EMS (CHEMS). Founded in 2013, the company delivers 911 emergency response, advanced life support (ALS), basic life support (BLS), wheelchair van transport, and special operations/rehab response across Lackawanna County and six contracted boroughs (Moosic, Dunmore, Old Forge, Taylor, Throop, Dickson City), with backup coverage for Olyphant and Blakely and additional station presence in Pike, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. Its operating fleet comprises 29 ambulances, 13 quick response vehicles, one physician response vehicle, one off-road ATV, two 4WD special operations/rehab vehicles, nine wheelchair vans, and one ten-passenger bus, coordinated through a 24/7 Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.

The company's core technology is operational rather than product-software driven: CAD-based fleet dispatch, ALS-equipped units with 12-lead ECG monitors, intravenous infusion and advanced airway capability staffed by certified EMT-Paramedics, and PA Department of Health-accredited special operations vehicles (one of which, PA 35, is DOH-licensed as an ALS squad). Beyond transport, Pennsylvania Ambulance operates an accredited EMS training division through partnerships with HSI, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross, delivering CPR, ACLS, PALS, Wilderness First Aid, Advanced Bleeding Control, and instructor development courses; it is also a Pennsylvania Department of Health-accredited continuing education sponsor.

Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring municipal contract fees for 911 emergency services (subscription/contract model), per-transport transaction fees for non-emergency medical transportation to nursing facilities and individual patients (dialysis, therapy, radiation, physician appointments), and professional services fees for EMS training courses. Customer acquisition is driven primarily by municipal procurement and direct service relationships with healthcare providers; the company maintains an online presence via paambulance.com with payment capability through PayPal and Stripe. Senior leadership (Chris Taramelli, CEO; Jason Leri, VP; Dr. Sahil Pandya, Medical Director) brings over 80 combined years of emergency services experience across operations, finance, billing, risk management, and dispatch.

Name

Pennsylvania Ambulance

Legal name

Pennsylvania Ambulance, LLC.

Website

https://paambulance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pennsylvania Ambulance is the largest private EMS provider in Northeastern Pennsylvania, offering 911 emergency response, advanced and basic life support, wheelchair van transport, special operations, and accredited EMS training across Lackawanna County and multiple boroughs.

Ownership category

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Product category

Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (62191), Ambulance Services (621910), Special Needs Transportation (485991)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Private EMS Providers (Contract/Interfacility) (HLAFANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

911/Public EMS Agencies (Municipal/County/Fire-Based) (HLAFANAA), Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicle (WAV) & Stretcher Transport Services (TLAFAKAC), Facility-Based Patient Transport (Hospitals, SNFs, Dialysis Centers) (TLAFAKAG), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ambulance Services (BPAIAGAC), Ambulance Fleet, Equipment & Logistics Services (HLAFANAN)

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Advanced life support
• Medical transportation
• EMS training programs
• Wheelchair transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Drumore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. 911 Emergency Response Services: Contracted municipal emergency medical services providing 911 ambulance response to all of Lackawanna County and contracted boroughs including Moosic, Dunmore, Old Forge, Taylor, Throop and Dickson City. Revenue derived from municipal contracts and emergency transport billing.
2. Non-Emergency Medical Transportation: Ambulance and wheelchair van transports for local nursing facilities and individuals requiring medical transportation to dialysis, therapy, radiation, and doctor appointments. Revenue generated through per-transport service fees.
3. EMS Training Programs: Continuing education and certification training programs including CPR, ACLS, PALS, Wilderness First Aid, and Advanced Bleeding Control. Approved HSI, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross training center. Revenue from course fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Pennsylvania Ambulance provides 911 emergency medical response and non-emergency medical transportation services across Northeastern Pennsylvania, operating a fleet of ALS and BLS ambulances, wheelchair vans, quick response vehicles, and special operations units staffed by certified EMTs and paramedics. The company holds contracted municipal 911 service agreements for Lackawanna County and surrounding boroughs while also delivering scheduled transports to nursing facilities and individual patients. It additionally operates an accredited EMS training center offering HSI, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross certification courses.

Product overview

Pennsylvania Ambulance provides emergency and non-emergency medical transportation services across Northeastern Pennsylvania. The company's core offerings include Advanced Life Support (ALS) for critical patients requiring invasive procedures and cardiac monitoring, Basic Life Support (BLS) for standard stretcher transports, Wheelchair Van services for disabled patients, and Special Operations Vehicles for rescue and mass casualty incidents. The company also operates an EMS Training division providing HSI, American Red Cross, and American Heart Association certified courses including CPR, ACLS, PALS, and continuing education programs through Pennsylvania Department of Health accreditation. Services operate 24/7 with coverage across Lackawanna County and surrounding boroughs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) Emergency medical transport service providing invasive life-saving procedures including intravenous infusions, manual defibrillation, advanced airways, and advanced cardiac monitoring with 12-lead ECG. Staffed by certified EMT-Paramedics and intended for critical patients requiring pre-hospital advanced care across Lackawanna County and contracted boroughs.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Emergency medical transport staffed by certified EMT-B personnel providing stretcher transport with basic medical care including oxygen, suctioning, and vital sign monitoring. Available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for emergency and interfacility transports.
• Wheelchair Van Service Door-to-door wheelchair transportation service for disabled patients, providing personal escort to receiving destinations including dialysis, therapy, radiation, and doctor appointments. Features electric wheelchair lifts with securing lap belts and is available to nursing facilities and individual riders.
• Special Operations Vehicles Two 4WD Ford F350 special operations vehicles equipped with heating/cooling items, shelters, body armor, Kevlar helmets, mass hemorrhage kits, extrication gear, ropes, and forcible entry tools. One unit (PA 35) is also PA DOH licensed as an ALS squad. Services all primary EMS response areas and mutual aid partners for rescue task force incidents and mass casualty management.
• EMS Training Programs Accredited EMS training center offering CPR/BLS, ACLS, PALS, Wilderness First Aid, Advanced Bleeding Control, and Instructor Development courses through HSI, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. Public CPR classes held monthly at the Scranton location, with private HSI branded classes available by appointment for organizations.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Commonwealth Health Emergency Medical Services (CHEMS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2022Pennsylvania Ambulance LLC acquired Commonwealth Health Emergency Medical Services (CHEMS) assets and employees to expand medical transportation services in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The integration made Pennsylvania Ambulance the largest ambulance provider in the region.
• HSI (Health & Safety Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPennsylvania Ambulance is an approved HSI Training Center offering CPR (BLS, CPR/AED), ACLS, PALS, Wilderness First Aid, Advanced Bleeding Control, and Instructor Development courses. Contact for HSI branded classes is Robert Rutkowski.
• American Heart AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPennsylvania Ambulance is an approved American Heart Association Training Center for CPR, ACLS, and PALS certification programs. Public classes held monthly.
• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved American Red Cross Training Center offering various emergency response and first aid certification programs.
• Pennsylvania Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPennsylvania Ambulance is a Pennsylvania Department of Health accredited continuing education sponsor and holds DOH licensure for ALS operations. The department also provides annual licensing and regulatory oversight for ambulance operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Global Medical Response (AMR): Largest US ambulance and medical transport company operating 911 and NEMT nationally; overlapping services on a vastly larger scale.
• Falck: Global emergency ambulance and healthcare transport operator with US 911 contracts; overlaps in core EMS delivery as a much larger, diversified incumbent.

Direct peers

• Acadian Ambulance Service: Large employee/independently owned regional EMS provider delivering 911 and non-emergency ambulance transport plus training; directly comparable model at greater scale.
• Priority Ambulance: Fast-growing private ambulance operator that consolidates regional 911 and interfacility transport contracts, mirroring PA Ambulance's roll-up and contract-based model.
• Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service: Privately held provider of ALS/BLS emergency, non-emergency and wheelchair transport across multiple states, closely matching PA Ambulance's service mix.
• Cataldo Ambulance Service: Regional private EMS company providing municipal 911, interfacility transport and EMS training, directly comparable to PA Ambulance's offerings.

Regional players

• Empress EMS: Regional 911 and interfacility ambulance provider in New York; same business model serving a different geography.

Others

• ModivCare: Large non-emergency medical transportation broker/provider; overlaps with PA Ambulance's NEMT and wheelchair van segment but operates as a managed-care benefit manager.
• Medical Transportation Management (MTM): NEMT management and brokerage company coordinating wheelchair/stretcher transport; adjacent to PA Ambulance's non-emergency transport line.
• Emergency Medical Products (EMP): Supplier of EMS equipment and disposables; an ecosystem vendor to ambulance operators like PA Ambulance rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-ambulance

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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