The Cocke County Commission has voted unanimously to approve a five-year extension of its contract with Priority Ambulance for emergency and non-emergency medical transportation services. This extension, which includes an additional five-year extension, follows a three-year contract awarded to Priority Ambulance in May 2022, which included an option for a five-year renewal. Priority Ambulance and its predecessor, First Call Ambulance, … Read More
Priority Ambulance Secures New Five-Year Contract to Serve Loudon County
The Loudon County Commission unanimously voted Monday to renew its contract with Priority Ambulance. The new agreement extends the partnership for an additional five years, ensuring the company will continue to provide exclusive emergency and non-emergency medical services to Loudon County and the cities of Loudon and Lenoir City. “Priority Ambulance has shown itself to be a reliable and committed … Read More
Holiday Safety Tips
As the temperatures dip and twinkle lights start to appear, it’s a sure sign that the holiday season has begun. The Priority Ambulance family of companies, a leading provider of emergency medical services, is encouraging all to prioritize safety to help make this year’s holiday season a safe and happy one. To help ensure a “healthy” holiday, Priority offers these … Read More
Telehealth Awareness Week Celebration
Priority OnDemand and OnDemand Visit are proud to join the nationwide Telehealth Awareness Week celebration from September 17th to 23rd. This annual observance highlights the critical role of telehealth in expanding access to quality healthcare, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing overall convenience. Telehealth has emerged as a transformative force in healthcare delivery, underscoring its significance during the COVID-19 Public Health … Read More
Priority Ambulance of East Tennessee to Host Paid EMT Academy to Increase EMS Personnel and Support for Cocke County EMS System
COCKE, TN (Mar. 9, 2023)—Priority Ambulance of East Tennessee opened student enrollment today for a paid EMT-Basic certification course for anyone interested in entering the pre-hospital healthcare field and working as an EMT with Priority. The course is a collaborative effort between Priority Ambulance of East Tennessee and Roane State Community College’s continuing education program to promote careers in EMS … Read More
Lindsay Ellison promoted to EMS Director for Cocke County Operations
Priority Ambulance announced today the promotion of Lindsay Ellison to EMS Director overseeing the 911 and interfacility ambulance service in Cocke County, Tennessee. Lindsay Ellison has more than 22 years of experience in EMS in Cocke County. During her time, she has worked to strengthen relationships between the ambulance service and local first responder agencies. In 2017, she developed an … Read More
Priority Ambulance appears on Inc. 5000 Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for fifth consecutive year
KNOXVILLE, Tenn ( Aug. 16, 2022) –Inc. magazine revealed today that Priority Ambulance earned a place for the fifth consecutive year on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, a respected ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Founded in 2014, Priority Ambulance has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list every year that it has been eligible. “Through the impactful, … Read More
Priority Ambulance Family of Companies highlights team members who “Rise to the Challenge”
Happy EMS Week! This year’s national theme is “Rising to the Challenge” – a fitting theme that demonstrates how our team and our industry continues to pull together to serve our patients, communities and each other in the face of change. We asked our national family to nominate their peers who exemplify rising above challenges. Their stories are highlighted below. … Read More
Priority Ambulance Family of Companies highlights team members who “Rise to the Challenge”
Happy EMS Week! This year’s national theme is “Rising to the Challenge” – a fitting theme that demonstrates how our team and our industry continues to pull together to serve our patients, communities and each other in the face of change. We asked our national family to nominate their peers who exemplify rising above challenges. Their stories are highlighted below. … Read More
Priority Ambulance awarded new contract for 9-1-1 ambulance service with Cocke County, Tennessee
The Cocke County Commission voted Monday to award Priority Ambulance a new contract to provide exclusive emergency and nonemergency service to the county. The vote approves a new contract with an initial term of three years that goes into effect July 1 with the possibility of an additional five-year renewal. Nashville-based First Call Ambulance has served the community with 9-1-1 … Read More