Shippensburg Area Emergency Medical Services

What Shippensburg Area Emergency Medical Services does

Shippensburg Area Emergency Medical Services (SAEMS) is a non-profit emergency medical services organization headquartered at 711 E Orange Street, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, providing Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) ground ambulance transport to residents and businesses across a 250+ square mile service area spanning Cumberland and Franklin counties. The organization traces its ambulance operations to January 2, 1931, and currently responds to more than 4,500 service calls annually, supported by a headquarters shared with Vigilant Hose Company in a Silver LEED-certified facility built in 2012, a 24-hour satellite substation at the West End Fire and Rescue, and an ALS Medic Unit equipped with a Lucas mechanical CPR device, Thomas Pediatric Kit, hypothermia cooler, and King Vision video laryngoscope. A Quick Response Service (QRS) program provides fire ground rehab, off-road rescue, and public safety standby support using a Dodge Durango, Ford Crown Victoria, and Specialized Utility Vehicle.

The organization's revenue model blends a recurring household Ambulance Subscription (Ambulance Club) at $100 per year covering both BLS and ALS emergency ground ambulance transport, a Business Membership tier that protects employees during work hours as a workplace benefit, direct insurance billing (accepting insurance as payment in full for subscribers), donations and capital campaigns (the current campaign is Ambulance Replacement), event standby services for athletic, community, and private events staffed with PA DOH Certified EMT-Bs, and an accredited Training Center offering NAEMT, NREMT, AHA ACLS/PALS/CPR, and community programs such as Stop the Bleed and First Aid at unit prices of $75-$150 per course. The organization does not receive tax subsidy and operates as a combination volunteer/paid department under a Board of Directors that includes community representatives.

SAEMS serves a defined set of customer segments: residents within its seven-township/borough coverage area as the primary segment, local employers adding the Business Membership to their benefits packages, event organizers requiring on-site EMS standby, EMS and healthcare providers seeking continuing education through the Training Center, and community members participating in CPR/First Aid/Stop the Bleed programs. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, supported by a Facebook presence, on-site billing department (Monday-Friday 0800-1600), a 24/7 on-duty supervisor line, electronic applications via Google Forms, and online membership purchasing through a self-serve portal. Management is led by Chief Shawn Hartsock (appointed 2013), Captains Connie McGill and Heather Franzoni, Lieutenants Beth German, William Klusman, and Tim Knepp, with Financial Officer Robert "Van" Vanscyoc overseeing finances.

Name

Shippensburg Area Emergency Medical Services

Legal name

Shippensburg Area Emergency Medical Services

Website

https://sa-ems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shippensburg Area EMS is a non-profit emergency medical services organization providing BLS and ALS ground ambulance transport, training, and event standby to residents and businesses across 250+ square miles in Cumberland and Franklin counties, Pennsylvania, since 1931.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (62191)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulance Fleet, Equipment & Logistics Services (HLAFANAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disaster Response, Rescue & Tactical EMS (DMAT/USAR/SWAT/HAZMAT Medical) (HLAFANAH), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ambulance Services (BPAIAGAC)

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Ambulance transport
• EMS training programs
• Basic life support
• Advanced life support

Headquarters

HQ city

Shippensburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual ambulance subscription program (Ambulance Club) for households covering BLS and ALS emergency ground ambulance transport. Fee is $100.00 per year until December 31, 2026. Also offers business membership subscriptions for employees.
2. Insurance Billing: Billing patients' insurance companies for medically necessary and reasonable emergency ground ambulance services. Accepts insurance payment as payment in full; subscribers are not responsible for uncovered charges.
3. Donations and Capital Campaigns: Non-profit organization that does not receive tax subsidy. Accepts donations through capital campaigns (current: Ambulance Replacement). Memberships, donations, and transports assist with pre-hospital expenses.
4. Event Standby Services: Provides on-site EMS standby for athletic/sporting events, community events, and private events. Each ambulance staffed with 2 PA DOH Certified EMT-Bs; ALS available at additional rate.
5. Training Services: Accredited training center offering multiple disciplines of training to EMS providers, healthcare providers, and the community. Offers NAEMT trainings, NREMT certification classes, community CPR/First Aid, ACLS, PALS, and other certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shippensburg Area Emergency Medical Services (SAEMS) provides 24/7 emergency ground ambulance response and transportation across a 250+ square mile service area, including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Quick Response Service (QRS). The organization supplements emergency response with subscription-based household and business membership programs, scheduled event standby coverage, and an accredited EMS Training Center offering NAEMT, NREMT, and AHA certification courses.

Product overview

Shippensburg Area Emergency Medical Services operates as a non-profit EMS organization providing emergency and non-emergency ambulance services since 1931. The organization offers a coordinated portfolio of emergency medical services including Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) ground ambulance transport, Quick Response Service (QRS) for fire ground support and off-road rescue, and a dedicated ALS Medic Unit. The service is complemented by an Ambulance Subscription/Membership Program for households and businesses, an accredited Training Center offering NAEMT courses, NREMT certification, and American Heart Association training, as well as Event Standby Services and Community Health Programs. The organization maintains a 24-hour satellite substation for improved response coverage across their 250-square-mile service area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Ground Ambulance Services 24/7 emergency 911 ambulance response with BLS and ALS tiers covering 250+ square miles, handling 4,500+ calls per year for residents and visitors in Shippensburg and surrounding communities.
• Household Membership Program Annual subscription priced at $100 per household that covers co-pays and deductibles for medically necessary ambulance transport, and includes access to free community training classes.
• Business Membership Program
• Event Standby Services
• EMS Training Center
• Community Health Training

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,500+ service calls responded to annually
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 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

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Falck North America: Global ambulance and emergency services operator with U.S. presence in California, Georgia, and other states. Comparable as a broad incumbent providing both BLS/ALS transport and workforce training programs at enterprise scale.
• American Medical Response (AMR): Largest private ambulance and EMS provider in the U.S., operating both 911 and interfacility transports across most states. While not a direct community EMS peer, it competes for the same 911 contracts, trained EMT/paramedic talent, and insurance-paid transports in overlapping Pennsylvania markets.
• Acadian Ambulance Service: Large private ambulance provider operating across the Gulf South and beyond with both 911 and interfacility services. Broad incumbent comparable on ambulance operations, training, and event-standby services at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Cetronia Ambulance Corps: Lehigh County, PA-based non-profit community EMS organization. Comparable as a Pennsylvania non-profit ambulance service with subscription/membership programs, accredited training, ALS capability, and event standby — directly mirrors SAEMS's structure and revenue model.
• Life EMS Ambulance: Mid-sized private ambulance operator serving parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest with 911, ALS, and community paramedicine services. Comparable on service mix and customer base, though private rather than non-profit.
• Yellow Breeches EMS: Mt Holly Springs, PA-based community EMS provider. Directly comparable as a non-profit, BLS/ALS, subscription-supported community ambulance service operating in a similar rural Pennsylvania geography. One of SAEMS's lieutenants also works part-time at Yellow Breeches, indicating direct labor-market overlap.
• Community LifeTeam: Pennsylvania-based non-profit EMS organization providing 911, ALS, and community education services. Similar scale, non-profit status, and multi-county service model make it a strong operational peer.
• Goodwill Ambulance Service: Pennsylvania-based non-profit ambulance and EMS service providing 911 response, ALS/BLS transport, and community programs in a similar small-town Pennsylvania footprint. Directly comparable service mix and non-profit model.

Others

• National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT): National professional association that accredits EMS continuing education programs. SAEMS is a NAEMT-accredited training site, so NAEMT is an ecosystem/standards-setting peer rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Priority Ambulance: Growing private ambulance company expanding across the U.S. through acquisitions of community EMS services. Comparable as a peer that has acquired non-profit community EMS organizations, providing context for SAEMS's potential exit/transition trajectory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/saems73
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shippensburg-area-emergency-medical-services-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Shippensburg Area Emergency Medical Services