Paramedic services provider expands to Barry County

Health

Sep 15

Written By Staff

Life EMS Ambulance has launched operations in Barry County, now fully operational and serving residents from its new station at 504 S. Michigan Avenue in Hastings. The transition from Mercy Ambulance is complete, marking a significant milestone in the region’s emergency response services.

“We are honored to continue the legacy of Mercy Ambulance in this community,” said Mark Meijer, President, Life EMS Ambulance. “We recognize the dedication and care that Mercy Ambulance staff has provided the community over the years and welcome them to the Life EMS family. We are committed to maintaining that standard of excellence while also expanding the resources and services available to the local Barry County area.”

In mid-August, Life EMS began the orientation process of many of the former Mercy Ambulance staff. The company has prioritized the hiring of local EMTs and paramedics to ensure continuity of care and preserve the trusted service the community has come to rely on.

Life EMS will provide emergency medical response to Hastings, Hastings Township, Carlton Township, Baltimore Township, and Hope Township, along with support to the local hospital and surrounding regions.

“This partnership represents a significant opportunity for our community. Life EMS Ambulance has an established reputation for high-quality service, and we are confident that their expanded presence will enhance emergency medical care in Barry County,” Mark Jordan, Hastings/Birch Fire Association Chief. “We look forward to a seamless transition and a partnership around a continued commitment to the health and safety of our residents.”

Life EMS operates across more than 5,200 square miles of West Michigan, including Kent, Kalamazoo, Ottawa, Ionia, Barry, Newaygo, Oceana, Lake, Mason, Allegan, and Van Buren counties. The expansion into Barry County will not only strengthen emergency medical services in the area but also provide new opportunities for local EMTs and paramedics, enhancing both their professional development and the service provided to the community.

“The expansion of Life EMS into Barry County is a tremendous asset to our township and surrounding areas,” Brad Carpenter, Supervisor of Carlton Township and current Chair of the Hastings/Birch Fire Association. “We value the dedication Life EMS has shown to maintaining local care while bringing in additional resources and staff. Their investment in our community ensures that we will continue to have access to the highest level of emergency medical services.”

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