Lakes Region Ems

What Lakes Region Ems does

Lakes Region EMS is a community-based, not-for-profit ambulance service that provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical response and transport. The organization was formed in 1997 through the merger of three separate ambulance services — Rush City Ambulance Service, North Branch Area Rescue Squad, and Chisago Lakes Area Rescue Squad — and operates across Chisago, Isanti, and Pine Counties in Minnesota and Polk County, Wisconsin, covering roughly 650 square miles of rural and suburban territory. Services include 911 emergency response, ALS emergency transport, and interfacility medical transfers, with calls dispatched directly through county 911 systems. The organization also runs education and training programs through Lakes Regions EMS Training, targeting laypersons, professional rescuers, and healthcare providers, and maintains coordinated emergency-response relationships with more than a dozen local fire departments in both states. Community-resource partnerships with organizations such as Family Pathways, Chisago/Isanti Heartland Express, Senior LinkAge Line, the Central MN Council on Aging, Catholic Charities Meals on Wheels, and Chisago County Family Services extend its referral reach into senior and vulnerable populations.

Headquartered at 40245 Fletcher Ave, North Branch, Minnesota, Lakes Region EMS employs 51-100 staff, including paramedics and EMTs, and recruits new personnel through an online application system. The company generates revenue from patient billing and insurance reimbursements, with interfacility transfers booked through a dedicated line, and conducts patient-satisfaction tracking via SurveyMonkey. Internal operations are supported by a staff intranet that handles scheduling, timesheets, email, and online education. Demand is generated primarily through 911 dispatch and community reputation rather than traditional marketing, and no public pricing, revenue figures, or financial disclosures are available.

Name

Lakes Region Ems

Legal name

Lakes Region EMS

Website

https://lrems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lakes Region EMS is a community-based, not-for-profit ambulance service providing Advanced Life Support emergency response and interfacility transport across four counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin, formed in 1997 from three merged ambulance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (62191), Ambulance Services (621910)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFANAA

911/Public EMS Agencies (Municipal/County/Fire-Based)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Emergency Medical Services

SECONDARYHLAJAGAC

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Operations & Dispatch

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Response & EMS Coordination

SECONDARYBPAIAGAC

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ambulance Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Law Enforcement & Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS)

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Ambulance transport services
• Advanced life support
• 911 emergency response
• Interfacility medical transport

Headquarters

HQ city

North Branch

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Emergency Medical Services: Emergency ambulance services funded through patient billing, insurance reimbursements, and possibly government/contract arrangements. The organization also handles billing for services rendered.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Lakes Region EMS is a community-based not-for-profit ambulance service that provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical response and transport across Chisago, Isanti, and Pine Counties in Minnesota and Polk County in Wisconsin. In addition to 911 emergency response and interfacility medical transfers, the organization offers education and training programs for community members, professional rescuers, and healthcare providers through Lakes Region EMS Training.

Product overview

Lakes Region EMS operates as a community-based not-for-profit ambulance service providing Advanced Life Support services across four counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The organization offers emergency medical response and transport as its core service, supplemented by education and training programs for healthcare providers and the laypublic. The company also maintains an internal staff intranet with scheduling, timesheet, email, and education tools for employees. Patients can access document services and payment options through the public website, while the organization recruits EMTs and Paramedics through an online application system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advanced Life Support Ambulance Services Community-based 911 emergency medical response, Advanced Life Support (ALS) treatment, and emergency ambulance transport for residents and visitors in Chisago, Isanti, and Pine Counties in Minnesota and Polk County in Wisconsin.
• Interfacility Medical Transfers Scheduled and as-needed transport of patients between hospitals and other medical facilities, coordinated through a dedicated interfacility transfer phone line (651-224-8994) for healthcare facilities and case managers.
• EMS Education and Training Programs
• Patient Document Services

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Minnesota Fire DepartmentscoreOthersLakes Region EMS works closely with multiple fire departments in Minnesota including Rush City, Harris, North Branch, Almelund, Stacy-Lent, Wyoming, Chisago City, Lindstrom, Center City, Shafer/Franconia, Taylor's Falls, and Isanti Fire District for coordinated emergency response.
• Wisconsin Fire DepartmentscoreOthersLakes Region EMS works closely with Wisconsin fire departments including Milltown, Cushing, Centuria, Balsam Lake, St. Croix Falls, Apple River, and Dresser for coordinated emergency response.
• Family PathwaysminorOthersLocal resource partner providing assessments, companionship, advocacy, caregiver support, and social respite services to the community.
• Chisago/Isanti Heartland ExpressminorOthersPublic transit service for Chisago and Isanti counties, providing non-emergency medical transportation and general public transit services.
• Senior LinkAge LineminorOthersMinnesota aging services resource line connecting seniors to needed services in their communities.
• Central MN Council on AgingminorOthersRegional council providing aging-related services and support for senior citizens in central Minnesota.
• Catholic Charities - Meals on WheelsminorOthersMeals on Wheels program serving North Branch, Rush City, and South Chisago County areas.
• Chisago County Family ServicesminorOthersCounty family services department providing general assistance programs and support services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Falck USA: International EMS and ambulance services operator with U.S. presence in several states. Comparable private-sector ALS provider model; relevant as a benchmark for private capital-backed EMS economics versus community non-profit models.
• American Medical Response (AMR): Largest private EMS operator in the United States, providing 911 and interfacility services nationwide including contracts in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Represents the most likely acquirer of distressed rural EMS franchises and the largest competitive threat to community non-profits.
• North Memorial Health Ambulance: Hospital-affiliated ALS ambulance service operating across the Twin Cities metro and parts of greater Minnesota. Comparable as a Minnesota-based ALS provider; larger scale and broader service area than Lakes Region, but competes for the same paramedic talent pool and adjacent county contracts.
• HealthEast (now M Health Fairview) EMS: Health-system-affiliated EMS service in the Twin Cities east metro. Comparable hospital-affiliated ALS model; relevant as a regional benchmark for integrating EMS into a larger care delivery network.
• Allina Health EMS: Health-system-owned ambulance service providing 911 response and interfacility transport across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. Most directly comparable large-scale Minnesota ALS provider; represents the primary competitive threat if Lakes Region loses a county contract.
• Mayo Clinic Ambulance: Hospital-affiliated ALS and critical care transport service operating throughout southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin, including rural counties. Comparable ALS service tier, similar geographic profile (rural MN/WI), and active acquirer of distressed regional EMS providers.

Emerging players

• Life Link III: Critical care air and ground transport service covering Minnesota, Wisconsin, and surrounding states. Comparable as a multi-state Upper Midwest transport provider; relevant for benchmarking interfacility transfer economics and crew composition.

Direct peers

• Bell Ambulance: Wisconsin-based ALS ambulance provider serving Milwaukee and surrounding counties. Comparable in service tier (ALS, 911, interfacility) and Wisconsin licensure; relevant as a benchmark for staffing and reimbursement economics in the same regulatory regime.
• Gold Cross Ambulance: Regional ALS ambulance service serving central and northern Wisconsin with a comparable rural/mixed service area profile. Closest direct peer in terms of service tier, scale, and Upper Midwest rural operating model.

Regional players

• Hennepin Healthcare EMS: Hospital-affiliated ALS ambulance service in Minneapolis with broader metro and select regional coverage. Comparable in clinical tier and Minnesota operating environment, though anchored to a denser urban service area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lakes-region-ems

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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