American Ambulance of Visalia

What American Ambulance of Visalia does

American Ambulance of Visalia is a non-profit emergency medical services provider headquartered at 2017 East Noble Avenue, Visalia, California, operating continuously since its 1979 founding and family-ownership restructuring in 1988. The organization delivers 24/7 Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) and Basic Life Support (EMT) response across the greater Visalia area and portions of rural Tulare County, handling over 25,000 emergency and non-emergency incidents per year through a network of stations and a Computer Aided Dispatch system housed in the jointly-staffed Tulare County Consolidated Ambulance Dispatch (TCCAD) center.

Its service portfolio includes a differentiated Fireline EMS division that supplies 4x4 ambulances, mobile treatment centers, UTV medical units, and mobile medical clinics to fire agencies including CAL FIRE, Tulare County Fire, and the City of Visalia Fire Department during wildland fire seasons, supported by a mandatory annual 4-day Fireline EMS Refresher training program. A separate Training Center offers CPR, First Aid, ACLS, PALS, and continuing education to the public and healthcare professionals under American Heart Association and ASHI standards. Revenue is generated through fee-for-service ambulance transport (billed via Millennium Medical Billing and an online Patient Portal), seasonal Fireline EMS contracts, event standby services, and training class fees, with no public pricing disclosed.

Name

American Ambulance of Visalia

Legal name

American Ambulance of Visalia

Website

https://aavems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

American Ambulance of Visalia is a non-profit emergency medical services provider serving the greater Visalia area and rural Tulare County, California, with 24/7 ALS and BLS response, specialized wildland Fireline EMS support, and CPR/ACLS/PALS training programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (62191)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ambulance Services (BPAIAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disaster Response, Rescue & Tactical EMS (DMAT/USAR/SWAT/HAZMAT Medical) (HLAFANAH), Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic) Training (EDAOAMAC)

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Ambulance transportation
• Wildland fire medical support
• CPR and first aid training
• 911 emergency response

Headquarters

HQ city

Visalia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Emergency Ambulance Services: 911 emergency response providing Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) and Basic Life Support (EMT) care for over 25,000 emergency and non-emergency incidents annually in the Visalia area and rural Tulare County.
2. Training Classes: CPR, First Aid, ACLS, PALS, and other continuing education classes offered to the public and healthcare professionals. Classes taught to American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) standards.
3. Event Standby Services: Ambulance and first aid personnel coverage provided for community events, schools, and various organizations throughout Tulare County.
4. Fireline EMS Contract Services: Seasonal wildland fireline medical support contracted during fire seasons, providing medical assistance to firefighters and support teams during wildfire incidents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

American Ambulance of Visalia delivers 24/7 Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) and Basic Life Support (EMT) emergency and non-emergency ambulance response across the greater Visalia area and rural Tulare County, handling over 25,000 incidents per year. It also operates a specialized Fireline EMS division that provides wildland fire medical support using 4x4 ambulances, mobile treatment centers, and UTVs for fire agencies such as CAL FIRE and Tulare County Fire, and runs AHA/ASHI-standard CPR, First Aid, ACLS, and PALS training courses for the public and healthcare professionals.

Product overview

American Ambulance of Visalia operates as an emergency medical services provider offering a portfolio of interconnected services centered on 24/7 Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) and Basic Life Support (EMT) emergency response. The core Emergency Medical Services handles over 25,000 emergency and non-emergency incidents annually across Visalia and rural Tulare County. Specialized offerings include Fireline EMS for wildland fire medical support, utilizing 4x4 ambulances, mobile treatment centers, UTVs, and mobile medical clinics operated by fireline-trained personnel. The company complements direct patient care with educational services including CPR, First Aid, ACLS, and PALS training courses, plus a ride-along observation program for EMT certification. Administrative services include online bill payment through an integrated Patient Portal and dispatch services via the Tulare County Consolidated Ambulance Dispatch center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Medical Services (911 and non-emergency response) 24/7 emergency and non-emergency medical response delivering Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) and Basic Life Support (EMT) care across the greater Visalia area and rural Tulare County, handling more than 25,000 incidents per year.
• Fireline EMS (Wildland Fire Medical Support) Specialized wildland fire medical support using 4x4 ambulances, mobile treatment centers, UTV medical units, and mobile medical clinics, staffed by wilderness-medicine-trained EMTs and paramedics under on- and offline medical direction for fire agencies during fire seasons.
• Fireline Paramedic Services Paramedic-level wildland fire medical support requiring a California Paramedic License and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, providing advanced emergency medical care for firefighters during extended 14–21 day wildfire assignments.
• Fireline EMT Services Emergency medical technician support for wildland fire operations requiring a California EMT License and BLS certification, providing first aid assessment, on-site treatment, and patient transport from the fireline to medical facilities.
• Fireline EMS Training Program Annual 4-day in-person Fireline EMS Refresher course introducing the fire industry and medical provider responsibilities, covering equipment training on 4x4 ambulances, cardiac monitors, radios, and maps; mandatory attendance for all team members.
• CPR and First Aid Training Public-access training courses taught to American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) standards, including CPR with AED, available upon request for individuals, childcare services, and medical offices.
• ACLS Training Courses Advanced Cardiac Life Support training for experienced healthcare providers featuring critical thinking opportunities, cooperative learning, and case-based scenarios for differential diagnosis and treatment of pre-arrest, arrest, and post-arrest patients.
• PALS Training Courses Pediatric Advanced Life Support instructor-led course using simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics.
• Continuing Education for EMTs and Paramedics ACLS, PALS, and other continuing education classes available to all California EMTs and Paramedics to maintain certification and professional development.
• Event Standby Ambulance and First Aid Services Ambulance and first aid personnel coverage contracted for community events, schools, churches, clubs, scouts, and businesses throughout Tulare County.
• Emergency Medical Dispatch Services (TCCAD) Tulare County Consolidated Ambulance Dispatch (TCCAD) secondary Public Service Answering Point (PSAP) dispatch services providing 9-1-1 callers with pre-arrival instructions using Computer Aided Dispatch technology and joint staffing support from American Ambulance.
• Ride-Along Observation Program Observation program allowing individuals to accompany ALS teams to fulfill college credit requirements for EMT or MICN certification, or to explore careers in emergency medical services.
• Online Bill Payment (Patient Portal) Self-service online payment system accessed via the Patient Portal (pay.patientportal.me/AmericanAmbulanceVisalia) for patients to pay ambulance service bills.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25,000 emergency and non-emergency incidents responded to per year

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Millennium Medical Billing, Inc.minorOthersThird-party billing company utilized to handle all claims management for ambulance and event standby services. They process customer charges, medical billing coding, insurance claims, and correspondence with healthcare agencies and third-party insurance providers.
• Tulare County Consolidated Ambulance Dispatch (TCCAD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint non-profit dispatch center dedicated solely to dispatch and management of ambulance resources within Tulare County. Operates as a secondary Public Service Answering Point (PSAP) in the 9-1-1 system. American Ambulance helped establish TCCAD and dispatchers staff and operate the center.
• California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)minorOthersState agency providing regulatory oversight and resources for California emergency medical services.
• American Heart AssociationminorOthersTraining partner for CPR and cardiovascular emergency education standards.
• American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI)minorOthersTraining standards organization for CPR and first aid training courses.
• CAL FIREcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCalifornia Department of Forestry and Fire Protection - recipient of Fireline EMS wildland medical support services during fire seasons.
• Tulare County Fire DepartmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal fire agency receiving Fireline EMS medical support during wildfire incidents and fire seasons.
• City of Visalia Fire DepartmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal fire department partnership for emergency response coordination and fireline support.
• Local Schools and Community OrganizationsminorOthersPartnership with local schools and various organizations to provide ambulance or first aid personnel coverage for community events and CPR/First Aid training to the public.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ProTransport-1: ProTransport-1 is a Northern California-based ambulance provider offering ALS, BLS, critical care transport, and event medical services. Comparable to American Ambulance in service portfolio and California regional focus.
• Medic Ambulance Service (Solano County): Medic Ambulance is a California-based nonprofit 911 ambulance provider serving Solano County, very similar in nonprofit structure, regional scope, and 911/interfacility mix to American Ambulance of Visalia.
• Royal Ambulance: Royal Ambulance is a California-based private ambulance company providing ALS/BLS transport, event standby, and similar specialty EMS services in the Bay Area and Central Valley. Closely matches American Ambulance's service mix and California operating model.
• Verihealth / American Ambulance (Fresno): The Fresno-based American Ambulance was the original parent operation from which American Ambulance of Visalia was spun off in 1988. Closely comparable in service mix and Central Valley operating environment, and a historical operating peer.

Broad incumbents

• Falck USA: Falck is a global emergency medical and patient transport services provider with California operations. Comparable to American Ambulance in core ALS/BLS service delivery, but operates as a much larger multinational incumbent across multiple states.
• American Medical Response (AMR): AMR is the largest private ambulance provider in the United States, operating 911 and interfacility transport across hundreds of communities. It competes with American Ambulance at the national level and in California for municipal ambulance contracts, but at a vastly larger scale.
• Rural Metro Corporation / Global Medical Response: Rural Metro, now part of Global Medical Response, is a major private 911 and interfacility ambulance operator with significant California presence. Comparable service model to American Ambulance but at much greater scale and geographic breadth.

Emerging players

• REACH Air Medical Services: REACH is a California-based air ambulance and critical care transport provider; overlapping with American Ambulance on the emergency medical transport category, but operating in air medical rather than ground EMS.

Regional players

• Sierra Medical Services Alliance (SEMSA): SEMSA provides ambulance and EMS services in California's rural Sierra region. Comparable to American Ambulance as a small-scale regional EMS provider serving rural California counties with 911 and interfacility transport.

Others

• CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection): CAL FIRE is American Ambulance's primary Fireline EMS contract counterparty, not a competitor. Relevant because it drives demand for the company's specialized wildland fire medical support services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AAVisalia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-ambulance-of-visalia

Compliance2 records

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