Community Ambulance Association Ambler

What Community Ambulance Association Ambler does

Community Ambulance Association of Ambler (CAAA) is an independent nonprofit emergency medical services provider founded in 1941 in Ambler, Pennsylvania, operating 501(c)(3) status. It delivers Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency response 24/7/365 via 9-1-1 dispatch to Ambler Borough, Lower Gwynedd Township, Springfield Township, portions of Upper Dublin Township, and the PA Turnpike corridor between Mid-County and Willow Grove tolls under agreement with the PA Turnpike Commission. In 2018 the organization responded to over 4,100 emergency calls and served more than 2,000 community members, supported by 5 Mobile Intensive Care Unit ambulances housed at its 1414 E Butler Pike headquarters (operational since 2003) and a secondary response station on Paper Mill Rd in Springfield Township.

The core service relies on licensed paramedics and ALS-grade equipment including 12-lead EKG monitor/defibrillators capable of transmitting live readings directly to hospital ERs, LUCAS mechanical CPR devices, Power Life stretchers, stair lifts, and a broad formulary of IV-administered cardiac, overdose, diabetic, and pain medications. The organization has been awarded the American Heart Association's Mission Lifeline Silver Plus designation for three consecutive years and holds the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Prepared for Pediatrics Expert Level designation, both markers of clinical protocol rigor. Crew experience is notable, with medics exceeding 30 years in the field and a paramedic with 15+ years at CAAA.

CAAA's revenue model is a hybrid nonprofit structure: fees from emergency transport and insurance billing, an annual membership subscription program ($40 senior single to $110 family) that delivers a 50% reduction on residual bills after insurance, one-time and recurring monthly donations (tax-deductible), grants (e.g., 2018 Ambler Rotary grant for EKG transmission modems), and municipal service contracts. Ancillary non-emergency revenue streams include CPR/First Aid training, car seat inspections, event stand-by coverage for sporting and community events, station tours, and meeting room rentals. Governance rests with a volunteer board of local business owners, physicians, attorneys, and volunteer firefighters; the organization has no parent company, no external equity, and no subsidiaries.

Name

Community Ambulance Association Ambler

Legal name

Community Ambulance Association of Ambler

Website

https://amblerambulance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Community Ambulance Association of Ambler is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit EMS provider founded in 1941 that delivers 24/7 Advanced Life Support emergency response to Ambler Borough and surrounding Montgomery County townships, plus the PA Turnpike corridor, serving over 4,100 calls and 2,000 members annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (62191), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAGAC

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ambulance Services

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

SECONDARYHLAFANAG

Event Medical Services & Standby Coverage

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

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Advanced life support
• Ambulance services
• Nonprofit EMS
• Emergency response

Headquarters

HQ city

Ambler

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Emergency Medical Services Fees: CAAA charges fees for emergency medical services rendered. As a nonprofit, they bill insurance and members receive a 50% reduction on remaining balances.
2. Membership Program: Annual membership fees at Individual ($75), Family ($110), Senior Couple ($60), and Senior Single ($40) levels. Members receive 50% discount on charges after insurance payments.
3. Donations and Contributions: CAAA relies on voluntary donations from donors, businesses, individuals, and municipalities. Accepts one-time and recurring monthly donations. Contributions are tax-deductible under 501(c)(3) status.
4. Grants: As a nonprofit, CAAA applies for grants to provide updated medical equipment and fund training supplies for CPR classes and programs.
5. Municipal Service Contracts: CAAA provides EMS services to municipalities including Springfield Township (added April 28, 2018) and provides service for PA Turnpike Commission for emergencies between tolls.
6. Non-Emergency Services: Stand-by coverage for sporting events, CPR/First Aid training, car seat inspections, community event presence, and meeting room rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CAAA provides 24/7/365 Advanced Life Support emergency medical response via 9-1-1 dispatch to Ambler Borough and surrounding townships, staffed by licensed Paramedics, AEMTs and EMTs with full ALS capabilities including cardiac monitoring, advanced drug intervention, oxygen and IV treatment. The nonprofit supplements emergency response with non-emergency stand-by coverage for community events, CPR/First Aid training, car seat inspections, station tours, and an annual membership program that provides members a 50% discount on charges after insurance payments.

Product overview

Community Ambulance Association of Ambler (CAAA) operates as a single-service emergency medical services provider offering Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency response 24/7. The organization provides a core emergency response service supplemented by community health programs including CPR/First Aid training, car seat safety inspections, community meeting space, and educational tours. CAAA also operates a membership program that provides financial benefits to members in the form of reduced charges after insurance payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advanced Life Support Emergency Medical Services
• Non-Emergency Stand-by Services
• CPR and First Aid Training
• Car Seat Inspection
• Ambulance and Station Tours
• Community Meeting Space
• Annual Membership Program

Named customers4 records

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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 July 2019CAAA hosts American Red Cross blood drives at their station. On July 31, 2019, collected 22 pints of donated blood, potentially saving 66 patients' lives.
• PA Turnpike CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Agreement with PA Turnpike Commission to provide emergency medical services for all emergencies taking place between the Mid-County tolls and the Willow Grove toll.
• Temple University Ambler CampusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018CAAA's current headquarters is located next to Temple Ambler campus, with easy access to major roadways for emergency response.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Response (AMR): Largest private-sector ambulance and EMS provider in the U.S., operating across Pennsylvania including Montgomery County. Comparable in that it provides 911 ALS response and inter-facility transport, but operates across broader geographies and pursues a for-profit, scale-driven model versus CAAA's localized nonprofit approach.
• JeffSTAT (Thomas Jefferson University): Thomas Jefferson University's clinical transport program providing ground and air ambulance service in the greater Philadelphia region. Comparable in providing ALS ambulance response with hospital integration, but part of a much larger health system with broader service area.

Direct peers

• Cheltenham Emergency Medical Services: Municipal ambulance corps serving Cheltenham Township in Montgomery County, providing ALS response on a 24/7 basis. Closely comparable to CAAA in scope (ALS 911), structure (community EMS), and immediate geography.
• Tri-Hampton Rescue Squad: A volunteer-supported community EMS organization in Bucks County, Pennsylvania providing BLS and ALS response. Comparable in nonprofit community-based service model, geographic adjacency to CAAA, and reliance on membership/donations alongside service billing.
• Whitpain Township Department of Public Safety (EMS Division): A nearby Montgomery County municipal safety/EMS provider in Whitpain Township directly adjacent to CAAA's coverage area. Comparable as a local government-provided ALS EMS provider competing for the same suburban Philadelphia service territory.
• Lower Providence Emergency Medical Service: A nonprofit community EMS provider in Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County. Comparable as a peer nonprofit ALS ambulance service in the same region and county as CAAA, dependent on donations and EMS billing.
• Upper Merion Municipal Ambulance: A municipal ambulance service operating in Upper Merion Township, neighboring CAAA's service area in Montgomery County. Comparable in service scope (ALS 911 and inter-facility transport) and Montgomery County geography.
• Plymouth Community Ambulance: A Montgomery County, Pennsylvania nonprofit community ambulance association providing ALS 911 response to neighboring municipalities. Directly comparable in mission, nonprofit structure, ALS scope, and suburban Philadelphia geography to CAAA.

Regional players

• Empress EMS: A private ambulance and EMS company based in the Philadelphia region providing ALS and BLS service, non-emergency transport, and event coverage. Comparable in ALS scope and Pennsylvania operations, but competes under a for-profit model outside CAAA's primary service area.
• TowerDIRECT (UPMC): A Pennsylvania-based hospital-affiliated EMS service providing ALS/BLS response and inter-facility transport primarily in western/central PA. Comparable in ALS capability, but operates under a hospital-health-system umbrella rather than as an independent nonprofit community squad.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/medic351
• Instagraminstagram.com/amblerambulance

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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