Tag: American Medical Response (AMR) Ventura County

American Medical Response celebrated National First Responders Day on Oct. 28

“Our AMR and Gold Coast Ambulance teams are comprised of supervisors, paramedics, EMTs, medical professionals and support staff that all contribute to the health and safety of our county,” said Mike Sanders, Regional Director of AMR Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. “We appreciate the County of Ventura for recognizing our entire first responder community, and we especially want to acknowledge and thank our crews for the important role they play in providing responsive, high-quality life-saving care.”

American Medical Response Ventura County and Gold Coast Ambulance Are Prepared to Respond to County’s RFP for Services

At the July 26, 2022, Ventura County Board of Supervisors meeting, the board voted to place the emergency ambulance service contract out for competitive bid. The current contract for American Medical Response (AMR) Ventura County, and its affiliate Gold Coast Ambulance, is up in 2024, with two one-year extensions at the County’s option, if needed, to 2026.

“AMR Ventura County and Gold Coast Ambulance are proud to have provided our amazing community with more than 70 years of reliable, high-quality medical care and emergency transport services,” said Mike Sanders, regional director of AMR Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. “As with any long-term contract, we understand and respect the decision for the County to go out to bid — this ensures an equitable process.”