# Acadian Ambulance Service

> Knowing life matters.

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## Pages

- [RAPTR Ordering System](https://acadianambulance.com/raptr/)
- [Throughput Solutions](https://acadianambulance.com/throughput/)
- [Comparison](https://acadianambulance.com/comparison/)
- [AmbulanceAuth: Transport HCPCS](https://acadianambulance.com/ambulanceauth/transport-hcpcs/)
- [AmbulanceAuth:Home](https://acadianambulance.com/ambulanceauth/)
- [AmbulanceAuth: Forms & Information](https://acadianambulance.com/ambulanceauth/forms/)
- [AmbulanceAuth: Nursing Facilities](https://acadianambulance.com/ambulanceauth/nursing/)
- [AmbulanceAuth: PCS](https://acadianambulance.com/ambulanceauth/pcs/)
- [AmbulanceAuth: Medical Necessity](https://acadianambulance.com/ambulanceauth/medical-necessity/)
- [AmbulanceAuth: FAQ's](https://acadianambulance.com/ambulanceauth/faqs/)
- [Resources for Opioid Response](https://acadianambulance.com/opioid/)
- [Past Paramedics of the Year](https://acadianambulance.com/our-company/acadians-paramedics-of-the-year/)
- [Ask for Acadian](https://acadianambulance.com/ask/)
- [QR Career Opportunities](https://acadianambulance.com/joinourteamqr/)
- [72 Pontiac](https://acadianambulance.com/pontiac/)
- [Town Hall Meeting](https://acadianambulance.com/texastownhall/)
- [Career Opportunities](https://acadianambulance.com/joinourteam/)
- [Community Involvement](https://acadianambulance.com/our-company/company-culture/community-involvement/)
- [Tennessee](https://acadianambulance.com/locations/tn/)
- [Current Paramedic](https://acadianambulance.com/home/current-paramedic/)
- [Current EMT](https://acadianambulance.com/home/current-emt/)
- [ECA/EMR-Join Our Team](https://acadianambulance.com/home/eca-emr/)
- [Driver | Join Our Team](https://acadianambulance.com/home/driver-join-our-team/)
- [Travel Paramedics](https://acadianambulance.com/home/travel-paramedics/)
- [Southwest Louisiana Operations Center Grand Opening](https://acadianambulance.com/home/swla/)
- [Why Choose Acadian?](https://acadianambulance.com/our-company/company-culture/why-acadian-recruitment/)
- [Acadian Alumni Association News](https://acadianambulance.com/community-resources/alumninews/)
- [Emergency Medical Transportation Satisfaction Survey](https://acadianambulance.com/patientsurvey/)
- [Alumni Signup Form](https://acadianambulance.com/our-company/company-culture/alumni/alumnisignup/)
- [Acadian Alumni Association](https://acadianambulance.com/our-company/company-culture/alumni/)
- [Dallas Services](https://acadianambulance.com/dallas/)
- [Firefighters, Join Our Team](https://acadianambulance.com/our-company/company-culture/firefighters/)
- [Why Acadian?](https://acadianambulance.com/our-company/company-culture/whyacadian/)
- [Password Test Page](https://acadianambulance.com/password-test-page/)
- [Medical Alert Systems](https://acadianambulance.com/services/medical-alert-systems/)
- [Medical Education](https://acadianambulance.com/services/medical-education/)
- [Site Usage Privacy Rights](https://acadianambulance.com/privacy-rights/)
- [Payment Options](https://acadianambulance.com/patient-portal/payment-options/)
- [Acadian Explorer Program](https://acadianambulance.com/our-company/company-culture/explorer/)
- [Acadian Cares](https://acadianambulance.com/our-company/company-culture/acadian-cares/)
- [Leadership](https://acadianambulance.com/our-company/leadership/)
- [Company Culture](https://acadianambulance.com/our-company/company-culture/)
- [Provide Insurance Information](https://acadianambulance.com/patient-portal/understanding-your-bill/provide-insurance-information/)
- [Locations](https://acadianambulance.com/locations/)
- [Louisiana](https://acadianambulance.com/locations/louisiana/)
- [Texas](https://acadianambulance.com/locations/texas/)
- [Mississippi Operations](https://acadianambulance.com/locations/mississippi/)
- [Our History](https://acadianambulance.com/our-company/our-history/)
- [Accreditations](https://acadianambulance.com/our-company/caas-accreditation/)
- [Our Company](https://acadianambulance.com/our-company/)
- [Safety Tips](https://acadianambulance.com/community-resources/safety-tips/)
- [Media Library](https://acadianambulance.com/community-resources/media-library/)
- [Community Resources](https://acadianambulance.com/community-resources/)
- [Request Medical Records](https://acadianambulance.com/patient-portal/medicalrecords/)
- [Understanding Your Bill](https://acadianambulance.com/patient-portal/understanding-your-bill/)
- [Billing Terms Glossary](https://acadianambulance.com/patient-portal/understanding-your-bill/billing-terms-glossary/)
- [Insurance FAQs](https://acadianambulance.com/patient-portal/understanding-your-bill/insurance-faqs/)
- [Patient Portal](https://acadianambulance.com/patient-portal/)
- [Air Services](https://acadianambulance.com/services/air-services/)
- [Specialized Transport Services](https://acadianambulance.com/services/special-services/)
- [Non-Emergency Transportation](https://acadianambulance.com/services/non-emergency-transportation/)
- [Offshore & Industrial Health](https://acadianambulance.com/services/offshore-industrial-health/)
- [Emergency Transportation](https://acadianambulance.com/services/emergency-transportation/)
- [Services](https://acadianambulance.com/services/)
- [Home](https://acadianambulance.com/)
- [News](https://acadianambulance.com/community-resources/news/)
- [Contact Us](https://acadianambulance.com/contact/)

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## Posts

- [Stay Safe with Wildlife and Insect Safety Tips](https://acadianambulance.com/stay-safe-with-wildlife-and-insect-safety-tips/)
- [Acadian Ambulance Begins Providing Emergency Medical Services in Concordia Parish](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-ambulance-begins-providing-emergency-medical-services-in-concordia-parish/)
- [Stay Safe on the Trail: Hiking and Camping Safety Tips](https://acadianambulance.com/stay-safe-on-the-trail-hiking-and-camping-safety-tips/)
- [Acadian Ambulance’s Texas Operations Earn Prestigious Reaccreditation from CAAS](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-ambulances-texas-operations-earn-prestigious-reaccreditation-from-caas/)
- [Protect Your Skin: Sun Safety Tips](https://acadianambulance.com/protect-your-skin-sun-safety-tips/)
- [Acadian Ambulance nationally recognized for its commitment to quality care for heart attacks and strokes](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-ambulance-mission-lifeline-2025/)
- [The Importance of Helmet Safety](https://acadianambulance.com/the-importance-of-helmet-safety/)
- [Buzzing with Purpose: Clay Henry’s Life After Acadian](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-alumni-spotlight-clay-henry/)
- [Mark Brown Named the Acadian Ambulance 2025 Dispatcher of the Year](https://acadianambulance.com/2025-dispatcher-of-year/)
- [Acadian Ambulance announces leadership changes](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-leadership-changes/)
- [Acadian Ambulance Celebrates National EMS Week](https://acadianambulance.com/ems-week-2025/)
- [Acadian Alumni Spotlight: Susan Smith](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-alumni-spotlight-kelle-daigle-2/)
- [Acadian Ambulance honors its Medics of the Year at Annual Celebration](https://acadianambulance.com/2025-celebration/)
- [Acadian Ambulance welcomes Shane Davidson](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-ambulance-welcomes-shane-davidson/)
- [Recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week -- April 13-19, 2025](https://acadianambulance.com/recognizing-national-public-safety-telecommunicator-week-april-13-19-2025/)
- [Acadian measures cardiac survival rates](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-measures-cardiac-survival-rates/)
- [Acadian Ambulance’s 2025 Medics of the Year](https://acadianambulance.com/2025-paramedics-and-emts-of-the-year/)
- [Acadian Alumni Spotlight: Kelle Daigle](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-alumni-spotlight-kelle-daigle/)
- [Acadian Alumni Spotlight: Cherie Aucoin](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-alumni-spotlight-cherie-aucoin/)
- [Two Acadian Ambulance leaders named to American Ambulance Association EMSNext class](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-ambulance-emsnext-2025/)
- [Acadian Alumni Spotlight: Gifford Saravia](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-alumni-spotlight-gifford-saravia/)
- [Acadian Alumni Spotlight: Scot Rudolph](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-alumni-spotlight-scot-rudolph/)
- [Porter Taylor continues service on the Louisiana Ambulance Alliance Board of Directors](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-ambulance-director-laa-board/)
- [What to Do in an Emergency](https://acadianambulance.com/what-to-do-in-an-emergency/)
- [Acadian Ambulance and National EMS Academy hold ribbon cutting for Thibodaux Operations and Education Facility](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-ambulance-and-national-ems-academy-hold-ribbon-cutting-for-thibodaux-operations-and-education-facility/)
- [Acadian Ambulance Deploys Strike Team for Hurricane Helene Response](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-ambulance-deploys-strike-team-for-hurricane-helene-response/)
- [Acadian Ambulance Operations Earn Reaccreditation from CAAS](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-ambulance-operations-earn-reaccreditation-from-caas-2024/)
- [Car Seat Safety](https://acadianambulance.com/car-seat-safety/)
- [Acadian Ambulance Texas Selected to Continue Service in the City of Orange, TX](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-ambulance-orange-tx/)
- [Acadian Alumni Spotlight: Elizabeth Lacy](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-alumni-spotlight-elizabeth-lacy/)
- [Great Day Houston TV appearance](https://acadianambulance.com/great-day-houston-tv-appearance/)
- [Under the Knife podcast](https://acadianambulance.com/under-the-knife-podcast/)
- [Lori McCoy Named 2024 Dispatcher of the Year](https://acadianambulance.com/lori-mccoy-named-2024-dispatcher-of-the-year/)
- [Acadian Ambulance honors 2024 Paramedic & EMT of the Year at Annual Celebration](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-ambulance-honors-2024-paramedic-emt-of-the-year-at-annual-celebration/)
- [Acadian Ambulance’s 2024 Paramedics and EMTs of the Year](https://acadianambulance.com/2024-paramedics-and-emts-of-the-year/)
- [Acadian Ambulance commences operations in Harrison County, MS](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-ambulance-commences-operations-in-harrison-county-ms/)
- [Acadian Alumni Spotlight: Phillip Brocato](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-alumni-spotlight-phillip-brocato/)
- [Acadian Ambulance expands operations in Mississippi](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-ambulance-expands-operations-in-mississippi/)
- [Acadian Ambulance acquires SouthernCross Ambulance](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-ambulance-acquires-southerncross-ambulance/)
- [Cold Weather Safety](https://acadianambulance.com/cold-weather-safety-2024/)
- [Acadian Alumni Spotlight: Will Weaver](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-alumni-spotlight-will-weaver/)
- [Turkey-frying safety tips](https://acadianambulance.com/thanksgiving-safety-tips/)
- [Acadian Ambulance Paramedic and EMT honored at national Stars of Life celebration](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-ambulance-paramedic-and-emt-honored-at-national-stars-of-life-celebration/)
- [Halloween Safety: All Treats, No Tricks!](https://acadianambulance.com/halloween-safety-treats-no-tricks/)
- [Fire Prevention & Home Safety](https://acadianambulance.com/fire-prevention-safety-tips/)
- [Acadian Ambulance to finalize strategic transaction with St. Landry EMS](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-ambulance-to-finalize-strategic-transaction-with-st-landry-ems/)
- [Acadian Alumni Spotlight: Debby Bowers](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-alumni-spotlight-debby-bowers/)
- [Protect yourself in the heat](https://acadianambulance.com/heat-safety/)
- [Justin Back featured on Prodigy EMS YouTube channel](https://acadianambulance.com/justin-back-featured-on-prodigy-ems-youtube-channel/)
- [Acadian Ambulance celebrates updated Children’s Museum of Acadiana exhibit](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-ambulance-celebrates-updated-childrens-museum-of-acadiana-exhibit/)
- [How to set up your Medical ID on your smartphone](https://acadianambulance.com/medical-id-smartphone/)
- [Acadian Alumni Spotlight: Angie Broussard](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-alumni-spotlight-angiebroussard/)
- [Coloring and Activity Sheets](https://acadianambulance.com/coloring-sheets/)
- [How to Perform Hands-Only CPR](https://acadianambulance.com/how-to-perform-hands-only-cpr/)
- [Hurricane preparedness guide](https://acadianambulance.com/hurricane-preparedness/)
- [New Orleans team named as 2023 Kids Krewe of the Year](https://acadianambulance.com/emsforchildrenaward/)
- [Acadian Ambulance Recognizes Dispatcher of the Year](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-ambulance-recognizes-dispatcher-of-the-year/)
- [Acadian Ambulance honors Paramedic & EMT of the Year at annual celebration](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-ambulance-honors-paramedic-emt-of-the-year-at-annual-celebration/)
- [Acadian Ambulance’s 2023 Paramedics and EMTs of the Year](https://acadianambulance.com/2023-paramedics-and-emts-of-the-year/)
- [Ways to stay safe during Mardi Gras celebrations](https://acadianambulance.com/mardi-gras-safety/)
- [Richard Zuschlag featured on Discover Lafayette podcast](https://acadianambulance.com/richard-zuschlag-featured-on-discover-lafayette-podcast/)
- [Jay Lewis named Director of Operations](https://acadianambulance.com/jay-lewis-named-director-of-operations/)
- [Acadian Alumni Spotlight: Kirt Domingue](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-alumni-spotlight-kirt-domingue/)
- [Acadian Ambulance Statement on Jan 1. 2023 Accident](https://acadianambulance.com/statement_on_jan_2023_accident/)
- [Acadian Ambulance leaders named to American Ambulance Association Board of Directors](https://acadianambulance.com/leaders-named-to-aaa-board-of-directors/)
- [Keep your pets safe and healthy during the holiday season](https://acadianambulance.com/holiday-pet-safety/)
- [Acadian Ambulance meets with local leaders and Governor John Bel Edwards at Monroe Chamber of Commerce event](https://acadianambulance.com/monroe-chamber-of-commerce-event/)
- [Halloween Safety Tips from Richard Zuschlag](https://acadianambulance.com/halloween-safety-tips-richard-zuschlag/)
- [Acadian Ambulance discusses SWLA workforce development, announces donation to Port Wonder](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-donation-port-wonder/)
- [Acadian Alumni Spotlight: John Mrak and Clay Henry](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-alumni-spotlight-john-mrak-and-clay-henry/)
- [Acadian Ambulance donates AED to Project ADAM](https://acadianambulance.com/project-adam-donation/)
- [Richard Zuschlag honored by the American Ambulance Association](https://acadianambulance.com/zuschlag-schaefer-award/)
- [Webinar: Treat in Place Best Practices](https://acadianambulance.com/treat-in-place-webinar-recording/)
- [Acadian Ambulance and Acadian Health hosting webinar on 9/26](https://acadianambulance.com/treat-in-place-webinar/)
- [Reech Patient/Medic Reunion](https://acadianambulance.com/reech-patient-medic-reunion/)
- [Safety Tips for the School Year](https://acadianambulance.com/back-to-school-safety/)
- [988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline](https://acadianambulance.com/988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline/)
- [Acadian Ambulance’s Texas Operations Earn Reaccreditation from CAAS](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-texas-operations-earn-reaccreditation-caas/)
- [Protect Yourself from Injury this 4th of July](https://acadianambulance.com/independence-day-safety/)
- [Acadian Alumni Spotlight: Ray Bias](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-alumni-spotlight-ray-bias/)
- [Acadian Ambulance Receives 9 AHA Mission: Lifeline EMS Awards](https://acadianambulance.com/2022-mission-lifeline-ems-awards/)
- [Acadian Medics Honored as Stars of Life](https://acadianambulance.com/2022-stars-of-life/)
- [David Roy Named as Acadian Ambulance 2022 Dispatcher of the Year](https://acadianambulance.com/david-roy-2022-dispatcher-of-the-year/)
- [Acadian Ambulance Holds 2022 Medics of the Year Celebration](https://acadianambulance.com/2022-medics-of-the-year-celebration/)
- [Acadian Ambulance's 2022 Paramedics and EMTs of the Year](https://acadianambulance.com/2022-paramedics-and-emts-of-the-year/)
- [Ron Quaranto named Regional Vice President](https://acadianambulance.com/ron-quaranto-named-regional-vice-president/)
- [Acadian donates to Project C.U.R.E.](https://acadianambulance.com/project-cure-donation/)
- [Acadian Alumni Spotlight:  Isabel Kessler](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-alumni-spotlight-isabel-kessler/)
- [At-Home Acute Care Reduces Unnecessary Emergency Department Visits](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-ambulance-launches-acadian-health/)
- [Aaron Webb Joins Acadian Ambulance as Physician Assistant](https://acadianambulance.com/aaron-webb-joins-acadian-ambulance-as-physician-assistant/)
- [Case Study: Medical Response for the Chevron Houston Marathon](https://acadianambulance.com/case-study-medical-response-for-the-chevron-houston-marathon/)
- [Acadian Ambulance: Pioneering innovative and practical alternatives to emergency department and hospital visits](https://acadianambulance.com/alternatives-to-emergency-department/)
- [Acadian donates AED to Loreauville VFD](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-donates-aed-to-loreauville-vfd/)
- [Burn Awareness and Safety](https://acadianambulance.com/burn-awareness/)
- [Acadian Ambulance Begins Service in Nashville](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-ambulance-begins-service-in-nashville/)
- [Patient reunites with medics](https://acadianambulance.com/trahan-reunion/)
- [Acadian Alumni Spotlight: Bryan Bashrum](https://acadianambulance.com/alumni-bryan-bashrum-2/)
- [Acadian Ambulance Expands Operations to Nashville](https://acadianambulance.com/acadian-ambulance-expands-to-nashville/)
- [Christmas 2021](https://acadianambulance.com/christmas-2021/)
- [Acadian's Austin Communications Center Reaccredited as Center Of Excellence](https://acadianambulance.com/reaccredited-center-of-excellence/)
- [Latest issue of Nouvelle now available online](https://acadianambulance.com/nouvelle-fall-21/)

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