Emergycare

What Emergycare does

EmergyCare is a nonprofit emergency medical services organization headquartered at 1926 Peach Street in Erie, Pennsylvania, founded in 1983 to provide basic life support services to the City of Erie and now operating as one of Pennsylvania's largest nonprofit ambulance services. The organization delivers advanced life support (ALS) emergency ambulance response, scheduled non-emergency interfacility transport, paratransit and medical taxi services, community event standby coverage, and critical care interfacility transport across more than 2,100 square miles and eight counties in Northwestern Pennsylvania, serving approximately 300,000 residents and responding to over 70,000 calls per year with a fleet of 72 vehicles including 34 ALS-equipped ambulances staffed by paramedics, EMTs, AEMTs, and pre-hospital RNs.

The business operates a diversified nonprofit revenue model combining fee-for-service billing for medical transports, an annual membership subscription program ($40 individual / $50 couple / $60 household) that reduces member out-of-pocket costs up to $125 per transport, tax-deductible donations and a 1983 Legacy Society planned-giving program, signature fundraising events (EmergyRace, Garage Gala), government and foundation grants, and revenue from the EmergyCare Training Institute, which delivers CAAHEP-accredited EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certification through the EmergyCare-UPMC-CEM Paramedic Training Consortium plus CPR and continuing education classes. EmergyCare is the only licensed Critical Care ambulance service in Northwestern Pennsylvania and supplements ALS capabilities in rural communities by partnering with volunteer fire departments and EMS agencies whose EMTs provide basic life support.

Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer engagement (memberships, public education, community events) with B2B/enterprise relationships (hospital partnerships, healthcare-facility interfacility transports, event standby contracts). Operational leadership is provided by President/Executive Director David Basnak (MBA, CMTE, NRP, FP-C), Chief Clinical Officer Joseph Akif, and Medical Director Dr. Christopher Cammarata, alongside directors overseeing operations, clinical quality, finance, community development, and technology, and a Board of Directors that includes representatives from UPMC Hamot, AHN Saint Vincent Hospital, and St. Paul Senior Living.

Name

Emergycare

Legal name

EmergyCare

Website

https://emergycare.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

EmergyCare is a nonprofit emergency medical services provider in Northwestern Pennsylvania delivering ALS ambulance response, non-emergency transport, paratransit, critical care, and EMS education across eight counties and 2,100 square miles, serving 300,000 residents and responding to 70,000+ calls annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (62191), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Private EMS Providers (Contract/Interfacility) (HLAFANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

EMS Education, Training & Simulation Centers (HLAFANAL), Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Providers (TLAFAKAB)

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Ambulance transport
• Critical care transport
• Paratransit services
• EMS education and training

Headquarters

HQ city

Erie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fee-for-Service Revenue (Medical Transport): Billing for emergency and non-emergency ambulance transport services. EmergyCare bills patient insurance companies and offers membership discounts to cover coinsurance, deductibles, and uncovered costs up to $125 per transport.
2. Membership Program: Annual membership subscriptions ($40-$60) providing discounts on ambulance transport costs for medically necessary services. Revenue supports equipment, technology, and vehicle purchases.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from community members supporting the nonprofit mission. Includes one-time and recurring donations, planned giving through the 1983 Legacy Society.
4. Special Events Fundraising: Annual fundraising events including EmergyRace (team adventure challenge) and Garage Gala (signature fundraising event) that generate community support and donations.
5. Education and Training Programs: Revenue from EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certification programs, CPR classes, and continuing education for healthcare professionals and the general public.
6. Grants: Grant revenue supporting community outreach projects and equipment upgrades, particularly from government and healthcare foundations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EmergyCare is a nonprofit emergency medical services provider that delivers pre-hospital emergency ambulance response, non-emergency medical transportation, paratransit, critical care interfacility transport, and community event standby across Northwestern Pennsylvania. Its scope is reinforced by an in-house EMS Training Institute that certifies EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics, and an annual membership program that reduces out-of-pocket ambulance costs for subscribers.

Product overview

Emergycare is a nonprofit emergency medical services (EMS) provider serving Northwestern Pennsylvania, offering a comprehensive suite of pre-hospital and medical transportation services. The organization's portfolio centers on emergency ambulance response as its primary mission, complemented by non-emergency transport services for scheduled medical transfers. Key offerings include Emergency Ambulance Services (ALS-level care with 34 ambulances), Non-Emergency Ambulance Transport for scheduled facility transfers, Emergency Paramedic Response through partnerships with volunteer departments, Paratransit Services/Medical Taxi for mobility-impaired individuals, Critical Care Transport Team (the only licensed service of its kind in Northwestern PA), Community Standby/Event Safety services, and an Education & Training Institute offering EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certification programs. Emergycare also operates a Membership Program providing cost savings on ambulance transport for subscribers. The organization covers over 2,100 square miles across eight counties protecting approximately 300,000 residents, responding to over 70,000 calls annually with stations in Erie, Warren, McKean, Crawford, and Mercer counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Ambulance Services Emergency ambulance services providing advanced life support (ALS) care with a fleet of 34 ambulances equipped as mobile emergency rooms, staffed by paramedics and EMTs responding to medical emergencies 24/7/365 across Northwestern Pennsylvania.
• Non-Emergency Ambulance Transport Scheduled non-emergency ambulance transport for patients confined to stretchers who need medical monitoring and care during transfers between medical facilities for specialty care or follow-up appointments.
• Emergency Paramedic Response Advanced life support care provided through Paramedic response units that partner with volunteer fire department EMTs to offer higher-level training, advanced equipment, and multiple medications for emergency response.
• Paratransit Services / Medical Taxi Medical transportation services including wheelchair van transport with door-to-door assistance for mobility-impaired individuals, and a Medical Taxi program for individuals who can walk independently but need transportation to medical appointments.
• Critical Care Transport Team Specialized critical care ambulance transport for the most critically ill and injured patients requiring specialized equipment, medications, and a team consisting of an EMT, Paramedic, and Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse with Critical Care credentials.
• Community Standby / Event Safety On-site ambulance and medical standby coverage for community festivals, sporting events, health fairs, career fairs, and other activities where EMS coverage may be needed.
• Education & Training Programs Education and training programs including CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) classes, Heartsaver First Aid, Child and Babysitting Safety courses, EMT certification classes (9-week paid Student Academy), and Advanced EMT (AEMT) and Paramedic programs delivered through the EmergyCare Training Institute.
• EmergyCare Membership Program Annual membership program providing unlimited medically necessary emergency ambulance transport with membership discounts applied to coinsurance, deductibles, and non-covered costs up to $125 per transport, including non-emergency stretcher transportation within a 150-mile radius.

Quantifiable outcome

• Responds to over 70,000 calls annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Titusville Area HospitalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Bronze sponsor of EmergyRace 2026, serves as healthcare partner in regional EMS network serving Crawford County area
• Warren General HospitalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Bronze sponsor of EmergyRace 2026, serves as healthcare partner in Warren County
• LECOM Health - Corry Memorial HospitalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Bronze sponsor of EmergyRace 2026, serves as healthcare partner in Corry area
• Knox, McLaughlin, Gornall, and Sennett, P.C.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Friend sponsor of EmergyRace 2026, providing community event support
• Erie Runners ClubminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Partner Sponsor of EmergyRace 2026, community partner hosting challenge checkpoints
• Waste ManagementminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Corporate Partner sponsor of EmergyRace 2026
• UPMC HamotminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Gold sponsor of EmergyRace 2026, board member representation from regional medical center
• AHN Saint Vincent HospitalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Gold sponsor of EmergyRace 2026, board member representation from regional hospital network
• UPMCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergyCare-UPMC-CEM Paramedic Training Consortium provides accredited paramedic education. The program is accredited by CAAHEP upon recommendation of CoAEMSP and accredited as EMS Education Institute by Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of EMS. This partnership prepares Paramedics competent in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains.
• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredits the EmergyCare-UPMC-CEM Paramedic Training Consortium program through Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Contact: 727-210-2350, www.caahep.org
• Municipal Fire Departments and Volunteer EMS AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmergyCare partners with fire departments serving municipalities with volunteer EMTs providing basic life support. EmergyCare provides advanced life support care with Paramedic response units, offering higher-level training, advanced equipment, and multiple medications to save lives in emergencies.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MedStar Mobile Healthcare: Public utility model EMS authority serving the Fort Worth area with 911 response, interfacility transport, and community health programs. Comparable as a regional high-volume EMS provider with diverse revenue streams and community-based mission.
• Falck USA: International EMS and ambulance services company with a growing US footprint providing 911 response, interfacility, and community paramedicine. Directly comparable to EmergyCare as a multi-service private ambulance provider competing for municipal and hospital contracts.
• REMSA (Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority): Community-based 911 EMS and interfacility transport provider in Reno/Sparks, NV with membership and education programs. Comparable as a mid-sized regional EMS organization offering a similar multi-service portfolio including membership subscriptions.
• Priority Ambulance: National private EMS company operating in 13+ states with 911, interfacility, critical care, and event standby services. Comparable as a multi-state private ambulance competitor that could expand into PA.
• Acadian Ambulance Service: Privately held multi-state EMS provider offering ground ambulance, air medical, and EMS education across the Gulf South. Comparable in service mix (911, interfacility, education, special events) and nonprofit-style community positioning.

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Response (AMR): Largest private ambulance and EMS provider in the United States, operating across 40+ states. Comparable as a multi-state for-profit EMS competitor that could enter or outbid EmergyCare in Northwestern PA for 911 or interfacility contracts.

Others

• Allegheny Health Network (AHN) EMS: Hospital-system-affiliated EMS services within AHN, which partners with EmergyCare through board representation. Comparable as a regional healthcare-system-affiliated competitor and partner for interfacility transport.
• UPMC Prehospital Services / STAT MedEvac: Hospital-affiliated EMS and air medical service operated by UPMC, which is also EmergyCare's training consortium partner. Comparable as a hospital-owned EMS competitor and counterparty in regional healthcare transport.

Regional players

• McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority: Suburban Pittsburgh municipal EMS authority offering 911 response and ambulance transport. Comparable as a Pennsylvania nonprofit/public-utility EMS peer serving a similarly sized regional territory.
• Three Rivers Ambulance Authority (Three Rivers EMS): Regional ALS ambulance service in Western Pennsylvania providing 911 and interfacility transport. Comparable as a PA-based peer with similar service mix, geographic focus, and nonprofit/community governance model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Femergycare.salsalabs.org%2Fmembership725
• Xx.com/EmergyCare

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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