Delta County Ambulance District

What Delta County Ambulance District does

Delta County Ambulance District (DCAD) is a Colorado special district — a publicly owned, tax-supported local government entity formed in 1999 through the amalgamation of the Town of Cedaredge EMS and Delta County Fire District #1 EMS. Headquartered in Delta, Colorado at 60 Heinz Street, DCAD provides 24/7 Advanced Life Support (ALS), Critical Care Transport, Basic Life Support (BLS), Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH), behavioral-health transport, rural search and rescue, and wildland fire medical deployments across a 330-square-mile service area that covers 55% of Delta County's population.

The operating model is field-deployed emergency medicine built on six fully equipped ambulances stationed across three locations (Delta HQ, Cedaredge Station 2 completed in 2006, and Eckert). Three rotating shifts of six crew members each ensure continuous coverage, with every shift staffed by at least one Critical Care Paramedic and supported by two Mental Health Transport Team medics. Clinical capabilities include RSI/airway management and pediatric emergency care delivered under Colorado Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators (COPECCs). Technology consists of conventional pre-hospital EMS hardware, dispatch integration with St. Mary's CareFlight, and a public-facing Wix-hosted website with Facebook/Instagram community channels.

DCAD is funded through a combination of fee-for-service transport billing and local property tax revenue. Customer segments comprise the rural Delta County population served through 911 dispatch, healthcare facilities (one acute care hospital, two skilled nursing facilities, three assisted living communities) using non-emergent transfers, and patients receiving MIH home visits. The agency also deploys medical teams across state lines during wildfire season and runs an EMS internship pipeline with Delta County School District. In 2022, DCAD responded to 3,660 911 calls and 284 MIH calls across a workforce of roughly 30 full-time and 20 PRN EMTs and Paramedics.

Name

Delta County Ambulance District

Legal name

Delta County Ambulance District

Website

https://dcadems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Delta County Ambulance District is a Colorado special district providing 24/7 Advanced Life Support, Critical Care Transport, Mobile Integrated Healthcare, and behavioral-health transport to roughly 55% of Delta County's rural population across 330 square miles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (62191)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Ambulance transport
• Critical care transport
• Mobile integrated healthcare
• Advanced life support

Headquarters

HQ city

Delta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Emergency Transport Services: Fee-for-service billing for emergency 911 responses and Advanced Life Support services. In 2022, DCAD responded to 3,660 911-calls.
2. Non-Emergent Transport Services: Transport services to and between county's skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities, and transfers to specialized and higher-level medical centers.
3. Critical Care Transport: Critical care transport services within a 70-mile radius, providing advanced medical support during patient transfers.
4. Mobile Integrated Healthcare Services: Community-based healthcare services addressing 284 Mobile Integrated Health calls in 2022, encompassing various emergent and non-emergent patient care scenarios.
5. District Tax Funding: Established in 1999 as a public ambulance district, funded through local tax revenue to serve the rural population of Delta County.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Delta County Ambulance District (DCAD) is a public, tax-funded ambulance district that delivers 24/7 Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support 911 emergency response, Critical Care Transport within a 70-mile radius, Mobile Integrated Healthcare (community paramedicine), and non-emergent medical transport to and between Delta County's skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities. It also operates specialized Behavioral Health Transport, Wildland Fire Medical Deployment, and a High School EMS Internship Program.

Product overview

Delta County Ambulance District (DCAD) operates as a unified Emergency Medical Services organization offering a portfolio of interconnected care and transport services. The core offerings include 911 Emergency Response and Transport (ALS/BLS), Critical Care Transport for inter-facility transfers, and Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) for community-based patient management. These services are supported by specialized capabilities in Behavioral Health Transport, Wildland Fire Medical Deployment, and a High School EMS Internship Program for workforce development. The organization serves a 330-square-mile rural district from two stations with crews available 24/7.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 911 Emergency Response and Transport Round-the-clock emergency medical response to 911 calls providing Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) services, including emergency patient care and transport to hospitals across a 330-square-mile service area. DCAD responded to 3,660 911 calls in 2022.
• Critical Care Transport Specialized transport service for patients requiring advanced medical support during inter-facility transfers, including critical care and Advanced Life Support capabilities within a 70-mile radius. Every shift includes at least one Critical Care Paramedic and two Mental Health Transport Team medics.
• Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) Community-based healthcare service delivered by Mobile Integrated Healthcare Clinicians and Paramedics, providing proactive patient care, chronic disease management, and post-discharge follow-up to reduce hospital readmissions. DCAD handled 284 Mobile Integrated Health calls in 2022.
• Non-Emergent Medical Transport Scheduled transport services for patients requiring medical supervision during transfers to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and specialized medical centers across Delta County.
• Wildland Fire Medical Deployment Deployable medical support service providing emergency medical care to wildland firefighters operating across multiple states, equipped with ambulances and single resource medics.
• Behavioral Health Transport Specialized transport services for mental health patients, facilitated by trained Mental Health Transport Team medics and integrated with community behavioral health resources such as Axis Health System.
• High School EMS Internship Program Semester-long internship program run in partnership with Delta High School, providing hands-on EMS training, EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) certification, and shift experience alongside professional crews. Numerous program graduates have gone on to attain EMT certifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Responded to 3,660 911-calls in 2022
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St. Mary's CareFlightcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCAD collaborates seamlessly with St. Mary's CareFlight to enhance patient care and transport during rural search and rescue operations. This partnership ensures swift and safe transportation of patients to the most suitable receiving facility, providing critical care during emergency situations.
• Delta County School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCAD hosts students from Delta High School through an Internship Program, offering an immersive journey into Emergency Medical Services. Students receive EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) certification, respond to emergency calls, and participate in public relations events and training. Numerous program graduates have gone on to attain EMT certifications.
• St. Mary's Hospital (Grand Junction)coreOthersSt. Mary's Hospital houses the region's Level II Trauma Center. DCAD provides critical care transport services within a 70-mile radius, facilitating patient transfers to St. Mary's for specialized trauma care.
• Delta Fire District #1coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCAD was established in 1999 through the amalgamation of two EMS entities previously operated by the Town of Cedaredge and Delta County Fire District #1. DCAD serves Delta Fire District #1 and the fire districts of Cedaredge and Orchard City.
• Axis Health SystemminorOthersListed as a local behavioral health resource in Delta County, providing mental health services including counseling and crisis intervention.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Response (AMR): Largest private ambulance operator in the United States, providing 911, ALS/BLS, and Critical Care transport across hundreds of service areas. Comparable as the dominant commercial EMS delivery model against which DCAD's public-district approach competes for contracts and talent.
• Global Medical Response: Parent company of AMR and Air Methods, offering ground and air ambulance, mobile healthcare, and interfacility transport at national scale. Comparable as a broad incumbent shaping payer relationships, reimbursement policy, and competitive dynamics for rural EMS districts like DCAD.
• Falck USA: International EMS provider operating in multiple U.S. states, offering 911 response, Critical Care transport, and Mobile Integrated Healthcare. Comparable as a diversified commercial EMS operator whose community paramedicine programs mirror DCAD's MIH service line.

Direct peers

• Community Care Ambulance: Non-profit ambulance service providing 911 and interfacility transport in Northeast Ohio. Comparable as a community-focused EMS organization offering ALS, Critical Care, and Mobile Integrated Healthcare with a mission-aligned operating model similar to DCAD's public-district structure.

Regional players

• Montrose County EMS: Public ambulance service covering Montrose County, Colorado, immediately adjacent to Delta County. Comparable rural government EMS model with similar 911 response, interfacility transport, and Critical Care functions serving a small-population western Colorado catchment.
• Eagle County Paramedic Services: Special district providing paramedic-level EMS to Eagle County, Colorado. Closely comparable public-district operating model with ALS, Critical Care transport, and community paramedicine programs serving a rural mountain county.
• Mesa County EMS: Government-operated EMS provider serving neighboring Mesa County, Colorado, including Grand Junction. Directly comparable as a publicly funded EMS system operating in a similar rural/frontier Colorado geography with interfacility transport, ALS, and Critical Care capability.

Others

• St. Mary's CareFlight / Air Methods: Air ambulance operator partnered with DCAD for critical patient transfers to St. Mary's Hospital. Comparable as an adjacent transport provider that complements ground EMS in long-distance, high-acuity rural transfers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/dcad_medics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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