Mississippi

Serving Jackson and Desoto Counties

Driven by a Desire for Excellence

Acadian Ambulance became the 911 provider in Jackson County in 2000 and began operations in Desoto County in 2022 and Harrison County in 2024. Our Mississippi team members have continually worked hard to raise the standard of medical care and transportation.

We’ve become a valued and trusted member of the Jackson County community over the past 21 years, and we’re proud of the service we have provided and the relationships we have built. We look forward to extending this reputation to the residents of Desoto County and Harrison County.

Jackson County Mississippi Medics

Testimonials

“Acadian Ambulance Service and Acadian Air Med has provided the citizens of Slidell with the most sophisticated and outstanding state-of-the-art technology for emergency and non-emergency medical care and transportation… Their medics exhibit the utmost in professionalism and compassion, and are among the highest trained medics in the nation. Acadian has also maintained a great working relationship with fire, police, and sheriff’s deputies, along with all city departments and staff.”

Bill Borchert
“…the training Acadian provides – along with the fact that Acadian ambulances are generally always on scene before our fire dept. – has earned their complete confidence, respect, and reliance on Acadian… I feel that the current service, response time, and access to upper management currently with Acadian is outstanding.”
Jerry Dalgo, Alderman - City of Ocean Springs

“During my law enforcement career, which spans over three decades, I have seen and worked with several ambulance companies. Acadian, by far, has performed on a professional level, using the latest life saving techniques, the best equipment, and highly trained, motivated personnel.”

Mike Ezell, Sheriff - Jackson County

“The Acadian Ambulance Service is a tremendous asset to the community, providing professional service along with the fire department. Response times to the North Central Jackson County fire service area is exceptional, as reported by our medical first responders. Acadian personnel are always friendly, conscientious, and professional on scene, while dealing with both patient and family members.”

Board of Directors, Central Jackson County Fire Department

“As a 25-year emergency services nurse and 15-year healthcare administrator, I have experience with multiple ambulance providers in life support situations, emergency planning and support, and non-emergent transport applications. Throughout my career, Acadian Ambulance has distinguished themselves from all competitors by their commitment to training, professionalism, and state-of-the art equipment and technology… Though the competitors’ services and equipment may be considered adequate by rural standards, the crews and ambulances from Acadian deliver consistently superior interventions communications, and outcomes for the citizens of Jackson County.”

Administrator - River Chase Village Nursing Home

“Police Chief Art McClung and Fire Chief Tommy Posey spoke in support of Acadian and the service that they have been providing for the City of Moss Point. The Mayor and Board, in addition to the Chiefs, are satisfied with the overall service that Acadian Ambulance Service provides and would recommend that they continue to provide those services to the City of Moss Point.”

Billy Broomfield, Mayor - City of Moss Point

“I have been very pleased with the quality of service given to the citizens of Jackson County by Acadian. Additionally, I have had discussions with the Volunteer Fire Departments as to the quality of service received from Acadian and have found that they have also been, and continue to be, very pleased.”

Earl Etheridge, Director - Jackson County Office of Emergency Services

“Acadian Ambulance Service has provided exceptional care for my own family members. Their response time is excellent, the quality of their care is excellent, and their compassion for the sick and their families are second to none.”

Jason J. Moody, Chief Deputy Coroner - Jackson County

“…Pascagoula Fire Department has a great working relationship with Acadian Ambulance. In our opinion, they have an outstanding response time, arriving around the same time or shortly after our response units.”

Donald Carlson, Fire Chief - City of Pascagoula

“I have been extremely pleased with the services provided by Acadian. As a Nursing Home Administrator, I have worked in other counties and can say without hesitation that Acadian Ambulance Services surpass all others.”

Roxann Davidson, Administrator - Ocean Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center

“Since Acadian has begun providing service to Jackson County, your company has fostered a great working relationship with the Ocean Springs Fire Department. Acadian has provided free training to our personnel, so we are trained to National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMR level…Acadian has provided the City with AEDs and medical supplies to perform quality care to our citizens.”

Nathaniel C. Wilson, Deputy Chief & Emergency Management Director - City of Ocean Springs

“As a law enforcement executive, my observation has been that Acadian personnel are very efficient and professional. Acadian’s response time is absolutely first rate, with their EMTs and supervisors often responding and arriving on a medical emergency or other call for service before our officers arrive on scene.”

Mark S. Dunston, Chief of Police - City of Ocean Springs

“I receive consistent and thorough reports regarding their response time, and we deem that to be very satisfactory. We also have a very good working relationship with Acadian… Like other cities in Jackson County, we place high value on excellent service in health care and ambulance service in our community.”

Connie Moran, Mayor - City of Ocean Springs

“The best part of my job is being able to care for people in their time of need.”

Acadian Mississippi Paramedic Field Supervisor, Crystal Ralston

Mississippi Contacts

We have established deep roots in the state and believe our work here is a testament to our commitment to providing Mississippi and its residents with the highest possible level of emergency and non-emergency medical care and transportation.

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