Emergency Ambulance Service

What Emergency Ambulance Service does

Emergency Ambulance Service, Inc. (EASI) is a privately held emergency medical services provider headquartered at 514 West 5th Avenue in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, operating continuously since 1972 with roots tracing to a 1927 service founded by Don Lusby. The company delivers 911-dispatched emergency ambulance transport, advanced life support and paramedic-level pre-hospital care, non-emergency medical transport, technical rescue and extrication, and 24/7 in-house EMD-certified dispatch across a 4,500+ square mile service area covering Bradley, Cleveland, Dallas, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties plus portions of Lonoke and Arkansas counties and the England 9-1-1 District — making it the geographically largest ambulance service in Arkansas.

EASI operates a fleet of 23 ambulances, three rescue units, and three first responder vehicles, staffed by approximately 50 paramedics, 75 EMTs, 10 emergency medical dispatchers, and 6 office representatives (141 personnel total), exceeding Arkansas Department of Health staffing minimums. Clinical capability is supported by 12-lead EKGs with field-to-hospital transmission, ZOLL X Series cardiac monitors/defibrillators, AWIN radio integration, intraosseous cannulation, and Jaws of Life hydraulic extrication equipment. The company holds the first CAAS accreditation in Arkansas (2000) and was first in the state to achieve ALS licensing (1986), Paramedic licensing in Southeast Arkansas (1990), and Advanced Rescue Unit licensing (1992).

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service emergency and non-emergency ambulance transport billed to insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and patients; an annual membership subscription program ($49 individual, $59 family, plus a $3 processing fee) offering up to 50% discount on ambulance bills; an in-house Training Academy selling EMT, CPR/BLS, CEVO, and refresher courses; and contracted event standby coverage for football games, festivals, schools, and the Pine Bluff Fire Department. Go-to-market is primarily 911-dispatch driven with direct-to-consumer membership sales and direct enterprise contracting for event and standby work.

Name

Emergency Ambulance Service

Legal name

Emergency Ambulance Services, Inc.

Website

https://easimedics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Emergency Ambulance Service, Inc. (EASI) is a privately held, Arkansas-licensed EMS provider headquartered in Pine Bluff, delivering 911 emergency transport, ALS and paramedic care, rescue, and non-emergency medical transport across 4,500+ square miles of Southeast Arkansas, supplemented by a subscription membership program and an in-house training academy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (62191), Ambulance Services (621910)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Ambulance Fleet, Equipment & Logistics Services (HLAFANAN)

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Ambulance transport
• Advanced life support
• Medical rescue services
• EMS dispatch operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Pine Bluff

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Emergency Ambulance Transport: Emergency medical transport services billed to insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or patients directly. Revenue from emergency 911 responses and medical transports to hospitals and healthcare facilities.
2. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership program offering up to 50% discount on ambulance bills. Individual memberships at $49/year and family memberships at $59/year, providing reduced out-of-pocket costs for members.
3. Training Academy Programs: Revenue from training programs including CEVO driving classes, EMT certification courses, CPR training, and refresher courses for emergency responders.
4. Event Standby Coverage: Contracted medical standby services at football games, festivals, and special events. Also provides standby coverage for Pine Bluff Fire Department at training and major fires.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Emergency Ambulance Service, Inc. (EASI) provides 24/7 emergency medical transport, pre-hospital care, and rescue services across 4,500+ square miles of Southeast Arkansas. The company operates Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Paramedic-level ambulance response, vehicle extrication, 24/7 in-house dispatch, and a Membership Program that offers discounted ambulance billing to subscribers. It also runs a Training Academy providing EMT, CPR, CEVO, and refresher certifications.

Product overview

Emergency Ambulance Service, Inc. (EASI) operates as a unified emergency medical services platform providing ambulance transport, rescue services, and dispatch operations. The core offering consists of emergency ambulance transport staffed by paramedics and EMTs, complemented by a Membership Program that reduces member ambulance costs by up to 50%. Additional services include First Response and Rescue (with extrication capabilities), a Communications Center for 24/7 dispatch, and a Training Academy offering EMS certifications (EMT, CPR, CEVO, Refresher courses). The company serves over 4,500 square miles across Arkansas and is the geographically largest ambulance service in the state.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Ambulance Transport Services Emergency medical transport providing Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Paramedic-level ambulance response, equipped with 12-lead EKGs, ZOLL X Series monitors/defibrillators, and authorized medications. Available 24/7/365 across 4,500+ square miles in Southeast Arkansas, serving residents, visitors, and healthcare facilities.
• Membership Program
• Training Academy
• First Response and Rescue Services
• Non-Emergency Medical Transport
• Event Medical Standby Coverage
• 24/7 Emergency Communications Center

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% discount on ambulance bills for membership program enrollees
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAAS accreditation partnership providing third-party validation of EASI's compliance with national standards for ambulance services. EASI was the first ambulance service in Arkansas to achieve this accreditation in 2000.
• Arkansas Trauma SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEASI is a member of the Arkansas Trauma System, coordinating with other EMS providers and trauma centers across the state for comprehensive emergency medical care delivery.
• Arkansas Department of Health (ADH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEASI maintains licensure through ADH, which establishes standards for ambulance services in Arkansas. All ambulances are certified at the Paramedic level exceeding ADH requirements.
• Neighboring Ambulance ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMutual aid agreements with all neighboring ground and air ambulance services enable resource sharing during disasters and large-scale emergencies in Southeast Arkansas.
• Pine Bluff Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEASI is a longtime member of the Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce, participating in business networking and community events.
• Pine Bluff Rising / Go Forward Pine BluffminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEASI is a member of Pine Bluff Rising and Go Forward Pine Bluff, community economic development initiatives supporting local business growth.
• Pine Bluff Fire DepartmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEASI provides standby coverage at fire department training and major fires, replaces supplies used by the fire department, and pays their Medical Director fees at no cost to the city.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LifeNet Air Medical Services: Ground and air ambulance service operating in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas — including mutual aid partnerships relevant to EASI's service area. Most geographically relevant peer given overlapping Southeast Arkansas footprint and complementary ground/air service mix.
• Falck USA: International EMS and ambulance provider (Danish parent) operating in the US with similar mix of 911 response, inter-facility transport, and event medical services. Comparable business model but typically serves larger metropolitan and county contracts.
• MedStar Mobile Healthcare: Public utility model EMS provider in Fort Worth, Texas offering 911 response, mobile integrated healthcare, and community paramedicine programs. Comparable in offering ALS/paramedic service, training, and subscription-type membership programs though operates as a governmental entity.
• Acadian Ambulance Service: Privately-held ambulance company operating across Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Tennessee with comparable service mix of 911 emergency response, non-emergency transport, and a membership/subscription program. Most directly comparable in scale, private ownership structure, and rural/regional service focus.
• Cataldo Ambulance Service: Private ambulance company operating primarily in Massachusetts providing 911 response, ALS/BLS transport, and interfacility services with similar scale and operational structure. Comparable in being a privately-held regional EMS operator with multiple service lines.
• PatientCare Logistics Solutions: Private ambulance and medical transport company operating across multiple states with 911, interfacility, and critical care transport services. Comparable in being a privately-held multi-state regional EMS operator focused on contract-based revenue.
• Sunstar Paramedics: Private ambulance service in Pinellas County, Florida providing 911 response, ALS transport, and community paramedicine. Comparable in being a regional private EMS operator with subscription/membership options and contract-based service delivery.

Regional players

• Air Evac Lifeteam: Largest independently owned air ambulance service in the US, operating rotor-wing EMS across rural communities including Arkansas. Comparable in serving rural Arkansas communities with EMS transport and partnering with ground EMS for interfacility transfers, though focused on air rather than ground service.

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Response (AMR): Largest private ambulance operator in the United States, providing 911 response, inter-facility transport, and event medical coverage across dozens of states. Comparable business model (fee-for-service transport, subscription programs in some markets, contract 911 service) but operates at national scale versus EASI's regional footprint.
• Global Medical Response: Parent company of AMR, Air Evac Lifeteam, and Med-Trans, providing ground and air ambulance services nationwide. Comparable in core EMS service delivery and contract-based revenue model; broader portfolio including air ambulance makes it an incumbent rather than direct regional peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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