Edwards is a family owned and operated ambulance service that has served the Towns of New Hartford, Paris and Frankfort Hill since 1964. We pride ourselves on our personalized patient care, treating you and your family like they were our own. That is why we are considered "Your Hometown Service". We are operated 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with ALS certified ambulances. We offer both local and long-distance transport for patients requiring medical monitoring during their transport. We operate from two stations and employ approximately 65 EMT's and Paramedics.
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Our History
Started in 1964, Irving and Martha Edwards recognized the need for emergency medical care for their community. Irving purchased his first ambulance, acquired the necessary and latest medical equipment to stock his ambulance, and obtained medical training for the vast majority of his family and closest friends. In 1987, his youngest son, Gary, purchased the ambulance service from his father and they continued to serve their communities for years to come. Gary has grown his family business exponentially during that time, while assuring that their family reputation and compassionate care is emulated by all of his talented providers.
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Gary Edwards Owner Gary is the son of Irv and Martha Edwards and has been the owner of Edwards Ambulance since 1987. Gary was inspired by his fathers commitment to public service. Between the Willowvale Fire Company and their ambulance service, Gary has tirelessly worked the ambulance, while advancing his role from being an EMT, to his current level of care, EMT-CC (critical care technician). Gary has been a volunteer firefighter at Willowvale Fire Company, Inc. since 1971, serving as their President for the last 20 years. |
Joseph Jennings Director of Operations J.J. has been with Edwards Ambulance since 1998 and has held positions as the agency's controlled substance officer, field supervisor and Assistant Director of Operations prior to his current role as the Director of Operations. J.J. has been a practicing emergency medical provider for nearly 27 years and maintains on-going certifications in ACLS, PALS, AMLS and PHTLS. |
Chris Madore Assistant Director of Operations Chris Madore became a Basic EMT in 1995 and then AEMT-CC in 2001, the same year he joined Edwards Ambulance! He became a Paramedic in 2008. Chris is also serving as Board President and Safety Officer for the Clayville Volunteer Fire Department. A 1991 graduate of Sauquoit Valley School, Chris now serves as Team Paramedic for the Varsity Football Team and coaches little league in his spare time. |
Janet Hughes Office Manager Janet Hughes is the only daughter of founders Irv and Martha Edwards and started working at the ambulance at 16 years old as a standard first aid provider. She did not continue with her advanced first aid training, opting instead to work at General Electric and then Riverside Aeronautics before returning to Edwards Ambulance as the Office Manager. Janet is a Past President and now an honorary member of the Willowvale Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. |
Stephanie Jennings Billing Office Stephanie is the Great Granddaughter of Irv and Martha Edwards and represents the 4th generation of the family behind Edwards Ambulance. She grew up around the family business and always dreamed of working for it one day. That day came in 2006 when Stephanie began working in the office and dispatching calls. In 2011, she began managing the billing and did so until 2020 when an outside billing vendor was employed. Stephanie continues to serve as the liaison between Edwards Ambulance and the billing vendor. |
In the CommunityWe are a proud supporter of various community events to include but not limited to:
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Our ServicesAt Edwards Ambulance, we provide local and long distance emergency and non-emergency transportation. Our ambulances are all staffed with Advanced Life Support Providers.
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