Acadian Ambulance Service

Robert Daughdril

Feb 08, 2012 |00:00

aasi_copy.jpgAcadian ambulance was established in 1971 in Lafayette, LA with two ambulances and 8 employees.  In 1972 Acadian expanded into Acadia and Jeff Davis Parishes.  Since that time Acadian ambulance has expanded into Calcasieu Parish 1998 and became the sole provider of both emergency and non-emergency transports for the entire parish.

 


In 2011 Acadian Ambulance  celebrated our 40th anniversary operating in 55 parishes and counties in Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi and employing over 3500 employees.
In Southwest Louisiana Acadian has:
     140 Full-time employees
       25 Part-time employees
      19 Ambulances
       2 Casino medic contracts
      1 EMS helicopter (Air Med 5)
      1 Med Gator & Mobile Ops Trailer
         National EMS Academy – site

 


Acadian Ambulance averages - 105 patients per day in the three parish district divided in Calcasieu – 75, Acadia – 25, Jeff Davis  -10.