Ambulance and Chair EMS

What Ambulance and Chair EMS does

Ambulance and Chair EMS (ACEMS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit emergency medical services organization headquartered in Washington, Pennsylvania, providing 911 emergency response, non-emergency medical transport, event medical standby, and community EMS education across 45 municipalities in Washington and Greene Counties. Operating from six stations with a clinical staff comprising Paramedics, Advanced EMTs, EMTs, Prehospital RNs, and emergency dispatchers, the company has delivered continuous pre-hospital care since its founding in September 1962.

ACEMS runs both Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) operations equipped with state-of-the-art Zoll cardiac monitors across its fleet and modern box-style ambulances. Clinical capabilities include direct field-to-hospital EKG transmission to cardiac labs, post-cardiac arrest hypothermia protocols initiated pre-hospital, and whole blood administration in the field — making ACEMS one of the first agencies in Pennsylvania to offer each of these. The organization maintains tight integration with UPMC and the Center for Emergency Medicine for hospital handoffs, clinical training, and shared hiring infrastructure.

Revenue is generated primarily through insurance billing for emergency and non-emergency ambulance transports, supplemented by annual membership subscriptions ($50 individual, $75 household) that grant subscribers a 50% discount on out-of-pocket expenses, event medical standby contracts, and on-scene treatment fees. Distribution is anchored to the contracted 911 dispatch franchise across its service area, with secondary direct-to-consumer acquisition through membership sign-ups, phone inquiries, and limited digital presence via its website and Facebook. Following an ownership and name change in 2020 (formerly Washington County Ambulance), ACEMS has invested in fleet modernization, clinical capability expansion, and partnership-driven ecosystem integration with regional healthcare providers.

Name

Ambulance and Chair EMS

Legal name

Ambulance and Chair, EMS, Inc.

Website

https://ambulanceandchair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ambulance and Chair EMS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing 911 emergency response, ALS/BLS medical transport, event medical standby, and EMS education across 45 municipalities in Washington and Greene Counties, Pennsylvania, operating from six stations with deep UPMC clinical integration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (621910), Ambulance Services (62191)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Private EMS Providers (Contract/Interfacility) (HLAFANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

911/Public EMS Agencies (Municipal/County/Fire-Based) (HLAFANAA), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Operations & Dispatch (HLAJAGAC)

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Ambulance transportation
• Medical transport services
• Event medical standby
• EMS education training

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Emergency Ambulance Services Billing: ACEMS bills patients' insurance companies for emergency ambulance services. Non-subscribers are responsible for co-payments, deductibles, and any amounts not covered by insurance. Subscribers receive a 50% discount on out-of-pocket expenses.
2. Non-Emergency Medical Transport Services: ALS and BLS transports to facilities with out-of-area and long-distance transport available. Insurance billing for medically necessary transports with subscriber discounts applying.
3. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership program providing subscribers with 50% discounts on out-of-pocket expenses, deductibles, and co-payments related to emergency ambulance services. Individual memberships at $50/year, household memberships at $75/year. Business subscriptions available with custom pricing.
4. Event Medical Standby Services: Providing ALS and BLS medical standby for private and public events of any size, generating revenue through contracted service agreements.
5. On-Scene Treatment Fees: Fees charged when on-scene treatment is provided but patient is not transported to hospital. Subscribers receive 50% discount on these fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ambulance and Chair EMS (ACEMS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit emergency medical services provider operating 6 stations across Washington and Greene Counties, Pennsylvania. It delivers 24/7 911 emergency response, Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) non-emergency medical transports, event medical standby, and EMS/community education. The organization also sells annual individual and household memberships that give subscribers a 50% discount on out-of-pocket ambulance expenses.

Product overview

Ambulance and Chair EMS (ACEMS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit emergency medical services organization providing a comprehensive suite of pre-hospital care services. The company operates from 6 stations serving 45 communities across Washington and Greene Counties, Pennsylvania. Its core service portfolio includes 911 Emergency Call Response, Non-Emergency Transports (ALS and BLS), Event Medical Standby, and EMS and Community Education. Additionally, ACEMS offers a Membership Program subscription that provides subscribers with 50% discounts on out-of-pocket expenses for emergency ambulance services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 911 Emergency Call Response

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 45 communities across 45 municipalities in Washington and Greene Counties
• +7 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Center for Emergency MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACEMS has established a partnership with the Center for Emergency Medicine that enhances seamless transition of care from the field to the hospital. This collaboration strengthens their mission and provides team members access to exceptional training, resources, and clinical expertise. Joint job postings are managed through UPMC careers platform.
• UPMCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough integration with the Center for Emergency Medicine and UPMC, ACEMS strengthens continuity of care from the field to the hospital, ensuring patients receive timely, coordinated, and evidence-based treatment. Careers are managed through UPMC's job portal.
• Volunteer Fire DepartmentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical partnership with volunteer fire departments since the 1980s and 1990s for implementing Quick Response Service (QRS) system and AED programs. Fire departments continue to support EMS operations in the community.
• Local Public Safety AgenciesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong partnerships with local public safety agencies support ACEMS's mission of providing emergency pre-hospital care through coordinated response and resource sharing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Response (AMR): Largest private ambulance and EMS provider in the United States, operating 911 response, interfacility transport, and event medical services across most states. Directly comparable to ACEMS in core service mix (911 ALS/BLS, non-emergency, standby) but at vastly greater national scale, including potential to enter ACEMS's Pennsylvania service area.

Direct peers

• Acadian Ambulance Service: Privately held regional ambulance and air-medical operator with deep roots in Louisiana and expansion across multiple states. Comparable to ACEMS as a private EMS provider offering 911 response, ALS/BLS transport, and event standby with a strong community-subscribed model.
• Falck USA: Global private EMS and ambulance services company with U.S. operations. Closely comparable to ACEMS in delivering contracted municipal 911 service, interfacility transport, and community-facing subscription programs.
• Priority Ambulance: Private EMS company providing 911 response, interfacility transport, and specialty/critical care transport across multiple U.S. states. Highly comparable to ACEMS in service portfolio, municipal-contract orientation, and footprint expansion strategy.

Regional players

• Cetronia Ambulance Corps: Established Pennsylvania-based nonprofit EMS agency serving the Lehigh Valley with 911 response, BLS/ALS transport, event coverage, and community education. Direct regional parallel to ACEMS in service mix, nonprofit structure, and Pennsylvania operating environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AmbulanceAndChairEMS

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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