Our Mission

The mission of the St. James Ambulance District is to provide high-quality, compassionate, and timely emergency medical services to the residents and visitors of our district, ensuring the preservation of life, the reduction of suffering, and the promotion of public health and safety.

We are committed to delivering professional pre-hospital medical care and ambulance transport services that meet or exceed all applicable local, state, and national standards. Through skilled assessment, evidence-based treatment, and rapid response, we strive to serve our community with integrity, accountability, and clinical excellence in every call for service.

The St. James Ambulance District recognizes that emergency medical services are a vital public trust. We pledge to be responsible stewards of public resources, operating with transparency, fiscal discipline, and respect for the taxpayers and patients we serve. Our district is dedicated to maintaining a system that is reliable, resilient, and prepared to respond to routine medical emergencies, major incidents, and disasters alike.

We value our employees and volunteers as the foundation of our success and are committed to fostering a culture of professionalism, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement. Through ongoing training, education, and leadership development, we support our personnel in maintaining the highest levels of competence, ethical conduct, and personal well-being.

In partnership with local hospitals, fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and neighboring emergency services, we work collaboratively to strengthen regional emergency response and ensure seamless patient care. We also strive to engage with our community through education, outreach, and prevention efforts that promote health awareness and preparedness.

Above all, the St. James Ambulance District exists to serve with compassion, respect, and dedication, honoring the dignity of every individual and upholding our responsibility to protect life and health. Our mission is not only to respond in moments of crisis, but to be a trusted and dependable presence in the community we are proud to serve.

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Services We Provide

St. James Ambulance provides reliable emergency and non-emergency medical transportation with a focus on safe, compassionate patient care. Services include rapid emergency response, scheduled non-emergency transports, and interfacility transfers between hospitals and healthcare providers. The team also offers long-distance medical transport, specialized care for patients with unique medical needs, and on-site medical coverage for community events. In addition, St. James Ambulance supports the community through CPR and First Aid training and stands ready to assist with disaster response and mutual aid when additional emergency resources are needed.

Emergency Medical Transport

Rapid response to emergency calls providing immediate medical care and transport to the nearest appropriate medical facility.
Services include:

Advanced life support (ALS) and/or basic life support (BLS)
Cardiac, trauma, respiratory, and medical emergency care
Coordination with hospitals and emergency departments

Standby Medical Services &
Event Coverage

On-site medical support for public and private events to ensure rapid response to injuries or medical emergencies.
Suitable for:

Community events and festivals
Sporting events
Industrial and construction sites
Schools and church functions
Corporate events

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Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Scheduled transportation for patients who require medical assistance but do not have a life-threatening condition.
Examples:

Hospital discharges and admissions
Dialysis appointments
Doctor or specialist visits
Transfers between healthcare facilities
Wheelchair and stretcher transport

Community Education & Training

Public education programs to improve community safety and emergency preparedness.
Possible offerings:

CPR and AED training
First Aid certification
Stop the Bleed training
Community health and safety presentations

Interfacility Transfers &
Long Distance Transportation

Safe transport of patients between hospitals or medical facilities when a higher or specialized level of care is needed.
Includes:

ALS and BLS level transfers
Critical care transport (if applicable)
Medical transport for patients traveling to specialty facilities outside the local area, with appropriate monitoring and care during transit.
Coordination with sending and receiving facilities

Disaster & Emergency Support

Support during large-scale emergencies or disasters.
Includes:

Mass casualty response
Mutual aid support for surrounding communities
Emergency preparedness coordination