Acadian Ambulance commences operations in Harrison County, MS

April 30, 2024 — Acadian Ambulance Service is beginning 911 emergency response service in Harrison County and the cities of D’Iberville, Long Beach, and Pass Christian, effective 7:00 a.m. May 1, 2024.

Acadian brings a fleet of 13 ambulances dedicated to serving the county and cities. Acadian is providing specialty care transport (SCT) capabilities, including SCT paramedics, advanced ventilatory equipment, and capability for full hemodynamic monitoring. In addition, Acadian is operating specialized ambulances equipped for bariatric patients, featuring an extra-wide stretcher, winch, ramp system and tarp designed for patient comfort and safety.

Acadian has two stations within Harrison County, as well as ambulance posting points throughout the County and cities to allow efficient operations and rapid response times. Additionally, Acadian has arranged for a Quick Response Vehicle (QRV) to be based at a fire station in northern Harrison County, which will assist rural emergency responses.

“We are proud to have served the residents of Jackson County for 24 years, and we are confident in our ability to bring the same level of commitment and service to the residents of Harrison County and the cities of D’Iberville, Long Beach, and Pass Christian,” said Acadian Ambulance President Justin Back.

Acadian has been accredited continuously since 1995 by the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS), signifying the “gold standard” determined by the ambulance industry to be essential in a modern EMS provider. CAAS standards are designed to increase operational efficiency and clinical quality.

Prior to the start of operations, Harrison County and the cities tested and verified that Acadian’s 911 answering system is online and operating, helping to ensure a seamless transition of services. They also confirmed that Acadian’s Lifenet system for sending EKGs to Memorial Hospital was functioning, which helps shorten the amount of time it takes to treat critical heart attack patients.

Damon Wilson will serve as operations manager for Harrison County. A native of Harrison County, Damon has been with Acadian Ambulance for 21 years and also oversees operations for Jackson County and the Northshore region in Louisiana.

Acadian has welcomed more than 70 employees to its Gulf Coast operations.