FIDDLERS GREEN, Colo. — Gold Coast Ambulance, a Global Medical Response (GMR) ground medical transport company, announced that it has finalized its purchase agreement with LifeLine Medical Transport in Ventura, California, on May 31.Under the terms of the agreement, all LifeLine employees and operations will now function under GMR’s Gold Coast Ambulance operations — a subsidiary of GMR’s American Medical Response (AMR) company. LifeLine, privately owned and operated for more than 80 years, provides emergent and non-emergent ambulance services for Ventura County, including the City of Ventura and parts of the Ojai and Santa Clarita Valleys.
Jeff Winter, operations manager, will continue to lead the LifeLine operations in Ventura. Winter is a valued member of the community and has a depth of experience and knowledge that is unmatched. In addition, this operation will also be supported by Gold Coast Ambulance and AMR Regional Director of Operations, Jeremy Shumaker. Shumaker offers extensive EMS experience and operational knowledge of Ventura County.
“Lifeline Medical Transport has provided the Ojai Valley and Ventura County with superior service for decades,” Shumaker said. “We are honored that Steve Frank has placed his trust in Gold Coast Ambulance to continue providing this high level of service. We are committed to ensuring that our new combined company will always be there when our community is in need.”
Randy Owen, CEO for Global Medical Response, said the addition of LifeLine to the Global Medical Response family of companies is a proud moment for Ventura County. “Through this agreement, a company that has proudly served Ventura County for more than 80 years will continue its legacy of service and excellence, while expanding access to national resources, investment and infrastructure.”
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About American Medical Response (AMR)
American Medical Response, Inc., America’s leading provider of medical transportation, provides services in 40 states and the District of Columbia. More than 28,000 AMR paramedics, EMTs, RNs and other professionals work together to transport more than 4.8 million patients nationwide each year in critical, emergency and non-emergency situations. AMR also provides fire services through Rural Metro Fire Department, www.ruralmetrofire.com. For more information about AMR, visit www.amr.net and follow American Medical Response on Facebook @AMR_Social on Twitter and Instagram. AMR is part of the Global Medical Response family of companies.
About Global Medical Response
With more than 38,000 employees, Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services in the United States, the District of Columbia and around the world. GMR was formed by combining the industry leaders in air, ground, managed medical transportation and community, industrial/specialty and wildland fire services. Each of our companies have long histories of proudly serving the communities where we live: American Medical Response (AMR), Rural Metro Fire, Air Evac Lifeteam, REACH Air Medical Services, Med-Trans Corporation and AirMed International. For additional information, visit us on LinkedIn or at www.GlobalMedicalResponse.com.
About LifeLine Medical Transport
LifeLine Medical Transport has been locally owned and operated for over 80 years. Originally known as Ojai Ambulance, the company was founded by Ojai’s pioneer Clausen family in 1935. For over 65 years, Ojai Ambulance served a vital community need as the only pre-hospital emergency care provider in the Ojai Valley. In 1994, Ojai Ambulance was purchased by its Operations Manager and life-long Ojai Valley resident Stephen E. Frank. Throughout his tenure in the field of emergency medical services, Frank has remained committed to leading the industry in patient care outcomes by innovating public-private partnerships, developing paramedic education programs, and implementing the latest in medical techniques and technologies.