emsa.net

What emsa.net does

Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) is a public trust authority jointly owned by Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Founded in 1978 and expanded to Oklahoma City in 1990, it provides 9-1-1 communications, emergency ambulance transport, and related prehospital care to more than 1.1 million residents across Central and Northeast Oklahoma, supported by about 300 frontline team members. EMSA holds CAAS accreditation, while its 9-1-1 communications centers are Accredited Centers of Excellence.

EMSA's operating model combines patient billing, which accounts for about 85% of its budget, with EMSAcare subscriptions, which account for about 15%; EMSAcare covers more than 200,000 households through utility-bill enrollment. Disclosed capabilities include Gen2 ambulances, SimTEP simulation training, a whole-blood initiative, and the EMSA Advantage in-house EMT school. The BLS and ALS emergency transport rates are listed at $1,300, with mileage at $19 per mile, and the rate schedule is scheduled to change on October 1, 2026, for the first time since 2012; EMSAcare Treatment-in-Place coverage is scheduled for October 2026.

Name

emsa.net

Legal name

Emergency Medical Services Authority

Website

https://emsa.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Short description

EMSA is a public trust authority providing 9-1-1 emergency medical services and ambulance transport to more than 1.1 million residents across Central and Northeast Oklahoma, supported by about 300 frontline team members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (62191)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

911/Public EMS Agencies (Municipal/County/Fire-Based) (HLAFANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

EMS Billing, Revenue Cycle & Compliance Services (HLAFANAM), Ambulance Fleet, Equipment & Logistics Services (HLAFANAN), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Operations & Dispatch (HLAJAGAC), Medical Emergency Response & On-site First Aid/Paramedics (BPABANAG)

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Ambulance transportation
• Advanced life support
• EMS subscription program
• Medical standby services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Patient Billing Revenue: Approximately 85% of EMSA's operating budget comes from patient billing revenues. EMSA bills Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and other third-party payers. More than 80% of EMSA's revenue comes from third-party insurance payments.
2. EMSAcare Subscription Program: EMSAs subscription program via Rate Stabilization Funds in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Membership fees come from subscribers who enroll directly or through monthly utility bill fees. Covers out-of-pocket costs for members.
3. Medical Standby Services: Fee-based dedicated medical standby services at events. Rate of $240/hour with minimum 4 hours. Revenue-generating service offered within EMSA-regulated service areas.
4. Educational Demonstrations: Free community service within EMSA service area. EMSA medics provide ambulance tours and equipment demonstrations at community events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EMSA provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency ambulance transportation and 911 medical response across Central and Northeast Oklahoma, serving more than 1.1 million residents through its Eastern (Tulsa) and Western (Oklahoma City) divisions. Its secondary commercial offering is the EMSAcare household subscription program that covers out-of-pocket costs (copays, deductibles, coinsurance) for emergency ambulance transports and Treatment-in-Place responses. Additional fee-based services include on-site Medical Standby for events and a free Educational Demonstration program for community outreach.

Product overview

EMSA (Emergency Medical Services Authority) is Oklahoma's largest EMS provider operating as a public trust authority serving Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The company offers a unified emergency medical services portfolio centered on emergency ambulance transport and the EMSAcare subscription program. EMSAcare acts as a membership add-on that covers out-of-pocket costs for emergency transports and Treatment-in-Place services. Additional offerings include Medical Standby services for events and free Educational Demonstrations for community outreach. The company operates with two divisions (Eastern/Tulsa and Western/Oklahoma City) serving over 1.1 million residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EMSAcare: Ambulance subscription program that helps cover out-of-pocket costs associated with EMSA emergency medical services, including emergency transports and Treatment-in-Place responses.

Products and services

• Emergency Ambulance Transport Services Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance transport services responding to 911 emergency calls across Central and Northeast Oklahoma, serving more than 1.1 million residents in Tulsa and Oklahoma City metro areas. Transport rates: BLS Emergency $1,300, ALS Emergency $1,300, ALS Level 2 $1,300, Specialty Care Transport $1,300, Basic/ALS Non-Emergency $900, mileage $19/mile (rates effective October 1, 2026).
• EMSAcare Subscription Program Household ambulance subscription program covering out-of-pocket costs (copays, deductibles, coinsurance) for emergency ambulance transports and Treatment-in-Place responses. Coverage extends to all household members at one address with no limit on covered transports. Tulsa (Eastern Division): $5.45/month via utility bill or $65/year direct. Oklahoma City (Western Division): $3.65/month via utility bill or $45/year direct. Uninsured members are covered for full emergency transport costs, and members receive a 40% discount on non-emergency transports.
• Treatment-in-Place Services Emergency medical care provided at the scene by EMSA clinicians when responding to a 911 call but the patient is not transported to a hospital. Starting October 1, 2026, EMSAcare members will have no out-of-pocket costs for these services.
• Medical Standby Services Fee-based on-site emergency medical support service providing a dedicated ambulance staffed with a Paramedic and EMT stationed at events to respond to medical emergencies. Hourly rate of $240 with a 4-hour minimum. Time beyond 4 hours is billed in 15-minute increments. Requests submitted less than 7 days before an event incur a 100% rate increase. Available only within EMSA-regulated service areas.
• Educational Demonstrations Free community service offering ambulance tours, equipment demonstrations, and EMS education at community and educational events within EMSA's service area. Delivered by EMSA medics to support public safety awareness and CPR training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200,000+ Oklahoma households covered by EMSAcare
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Our Blood InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Partnership for Whole Blood initiative where Our Blood Institute provides Type O whole blood for EMSA Field Operations Supervisors to administer to trauma patients in the field. Oklahoma City program has administered whole blood to 58 patients with 34 surviving.
• Office of the Medical DirectorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Joint initiative for Whole Blood administration program with Dr. Jeffrey Goodloe serving as EMS System Chief Medical Officer for both Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
• Saint Francis Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Partnership in Whole Blood initiative providing hospital coordination and follow-up care for trauma patients receiving whole blood transfusions in the field.
• Tulsa Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Collaboration on Whole Blood initiative in Tulsa where Fire Department first responders work with EMSA crews on the most serious trauma cases.
• Oklahoma State University Fire Service TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2023Partnership for EMSA Advantage in-house EMT training program. OSU Fire Service Training provides curriculum and certification support. Program has produced more than 50 EMTs in Oklahoma City in one year.
• City of TulsacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint beneficiary of public trust authority. City provides EMSAcare enrollment through city utility bill program. EMSA provides 911 emergency services for Tulsa residents.
• City of Oklahoma CitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint beneficiary of public trust authority. City provides EMSAcare enrollment through city utility bill program. EMSA provides 911 emergency services for Oklahoma City residents.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Medical Response (AMR): AMR is the largest private ambulance and EMS provider in the United States, operating 911 and interfacility transport services nationwide. Directly comparable to EMSA in core service offering (ground ALS/BLS ambulance), though AMR operates as a private for-profit entity across many states rather than as a single-metro public trust.
• Acadian Ambulance: Acadian Ambulance provides ground and air ambulance services across Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Tennessee, including 911 response, interfacility transport, and subscription/membership programs. Comparable to EMSA in offering a mix of emergency transport and event standby services with regional franchise-style operations.
• Falck USA: Falck USA operates ambulance and EMS services in multiple U.S. states, with global parent Falck Group headquartered in Denmark. Comparable as a multi-jurisdiction EMS operator providing 911 response, interfacility transport, and subscription products similar to EMSAcare.
• MedStar Mobile Healthcare: MedStar Mobile Healthcare is a public utility model EMS authority serving Fort Worth and 14 surrounding Texas municipalities. Highly comparable to EMSA because it operates under the same public trust/utility authority structure, provides exclusive 911 service, and offers a subscription membership program (MedStar Saver).
• PatientCare EMS Solutions: PatientCare EMS Solutions operates ambulance services across multiple states, offering 911 response, critical care transport, and event standby services. Comparable as a multi-state ground EMS operator with similar ALS/BLS service tiers to EMSA.

Broad incumbents

• Rural/Metro Ambulance (now Global Medical Response): Rural/Metro was acquired into Global Medical Response, which is the largest U.S. air and ground medical transport conglomerate. Comparable to EMSA through ground ambulance services but operates across a much broader portfolio including air ambulance (AirMedCare) and fire protection, making it a broader incumbent rather than direct single-metro peer.

Regional players

• LifeNet (Air Methods / Global Medical Response): LifeNet provides ground ambulance and EMS services in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Directly comparable as an Oklahoma-adjacent ground EMS provider; while it does not directly compete in Tulsa/OKC, it competes for state-level EMS contracts and labor talent in the region.

Others

• Our Blood Institute: Our Blood Institute is a non-profit blood provider that supplies Type O whole blood to EMSA's Whole Blood initiative. Comparable as a strategic supplier/clinical partner rather than a competitor; represents the type of healthcare ecosystem partner that supports EMSA's clinical differentiation.
• Saint Francis Health System: Saint Francis Health System is a Tulsa-area hospital system partnering with EMSA on the Whole Blood initiative, providing hospital coordination and follow-up care. Comparable as a hospital partner in the EMS-to-ED care continuum that EMSA depends on for trauma hand-offs.
• International Academy of Emergency Dispatch (IAED): IAED is the standards body that accredited EMSA's 9-1-1 Communications Centers as Centers of Excellence. Relevant ecosystem counterpart because it sets the dispatch protocol and certification standards (Medical Priority Dispatch System) that underpin EMSA's certified dispatch operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EMSAOK
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EMSAOklahoma
• Facebookfacebook.com/emsaok
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emsaok
• Instagraminstagram.com/emsaok

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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