Acadian Ambulance Air Medical Services

Acadian Air Med is the air ambulance division of Acadian Ambulance. The company provides emergency medical transport by air for patients in difficult to reach locations. It began operations in 1981 because Louisiana's swamps, bayous, marsh lands, and vast rural areas made quick ground response challenging. The program allowed faster response times in rural communities and quick reach to emergencies offshore.

The company serves communities throughout Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico. It responds to emergencies in rural regions where geography limits ground vehicles. It also supports the offshore oil and gas industry with coordinated medical transport from remote locations. Air Med provides rapid transport for patients who need specialized care.

Acadian Air Med operates rotor wing aircraft for first response missions and patient transport. All FAA Part 135 aviation services are provided by Metro Aviation, which maintains exclusive operational control over all aircraft. The company website lists information about its fleet, operating bases, on board medical equipment, patient care standards, and accreditations.

The company runs the ONE GULF Emergency Call Center around the clock. Paramedics who are also trained as flight controllers staff the center. They coordinate emergency medical response to the offshore oil and gas industry. The center works with the Louisiana Emergency Response Network trauma system to organize transportation to and from offshore locations.

Acadian Air Med offers education services to the public. It provides presentations and demonstrations as scheduling allows. Events are scheduled based on availability, distance from the primary response area, audience composition, and the length of stay requested. The company also publishes landing zone requirements and accepts education requests through its website.

The company is a member of the American Ambulance Association. Its website displays logos for the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems and the Louisiana Association of Air Medical Services. Acadian Air Med also partners with Life Air Rescue. It maintains a focus on rapid air medical response for Louisiana and the Gulf region.

Services

• Air ambulance medical transport
• Emergency medical transportation
• Offshore emergency response
• Rotor wing operations
• Patient transport
• ONE GULF emergency coordination
• Education and presentations
• Landing zone requirements
• First response missions