Thirteen Members of Priority Ambulance Family Honored with American Ambulance Association Stars of Life Awards
PRESS RELEASE
KNOXVILLE, TN—Priority OnDemand announced Oct. 28, 2024, that 13 personnel from across its Priority Ambulance family of companies have been selected as recipients of the prestigious American Ambulance Association (AAA) Stars of Life award. These individuals represent the best in the EMS profession, demonstrating extraordinary dedication, compassion, and service to their communities.
The following personnel are being honored:
- Robyn Asher, Priority Ambulance
- Alec Belau, Maricopa Ambulance
- Jason Cooke, Medshore Ambulance
- Steve Emery, Seals Ambulance
- Kayleen Harding, Frontier Ambulance
- Lillie Jamison, Baptist Ambulance
- Carla Landrum, Puckett EMS
- Eric Lumpkin, Central EMS
- Amanda McQuistian, Lifecare Medical Transports
- Chad Smith, Kunkel Ambulance
- Robin "Smitty" Smith, First Call Ambulance
- Faith Shuff, National EMS
- Allen Steele, Guardian Ambulance
"Each of these individuals represents the heart and soul of emergency medical services,” said Bryan Gibson, CEO of Priority OnDemand. “Their selection as Stars of Life reflects their excellence as well as the extraordinary impact EMS professionals have on communities across the county.”
The AAA Stars of Life Award recognizes EMS professionals who go above and beyond in their service to the community. Recipients will be honored during a special ceremony in Washington, D.C., followed by an opportunity for honorees to meet with Congressional representatives from November 11-14, 2024.
Founded in 2013, Priority OnDemand has rapidly evolved into a leader in emergency medical services, serving 14 states nationwide through 18 well-respected ambulance brands.
Priority Ambulance, based in Knoxville, TN, is a premier national medical transportation provider in 14 states. Recognized on Inc. Magazine’s list of the 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America for six years, Priority Ambulance delivers exceptional patient care and customer service to more than 700,000 patients annually. Our fleet of state-of-the-art ambulances and support vehicles is staffed by highly trained paramedics and EMTs and supported by a dedicated team of call center professionals, administrative staff, mechanics, and more. As a division of Priority OnDemand, a leading national EMS and medical transportation company, we leverage expert healthcare services and technology solutions to address challenges and enhance efficiency throughout the continuum of care.
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