EMS Update 2026

1st Out Specialty

Nestled in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, 1st Out Specialty Vehicles & Equipment is your premier destination for sales and service of emergency vehicles. We also specialize in commercial truck repair and maintenance services, catering to Moon Township and the neighboring communities. Our team of certified technicians is proficient in handling both significant repairs and routine maintenance for trucks and emergency vehicles alike. Beyond vehicle services, we proudly offer an extensive range of Emergency Equipment & Gear from more than 70 manufacturers. . Serving a broad area within Western Pennsylvania and Central Pennsylvania, we are committed to providing you with top-notch equipment and services tailored to meet your emergency needs. Trust us to equip you with the highest quality gear and services.

3B Scientific

3B Scientific: A Leading Innovator in Medical and Science Education Solutions. Founded in 1948 in Hamburg, Germany, 3B Scientific has evolved into a global leader in development, manufacturing and delivery of medical and science education solutions. Our founders, 3 members of the Binhold family, gave us the 3B in our company name. The extensive product portfolio includes advanced equipment for medical simulation and skill training, anatomy, healthcare, and patient education, and grows continuously with new innovative products. 3B Scientific is represented in over 130 countries, and the brand has become synonymous with quality, value, and exceptional service. Our mission is to advance medical and healthcare delivery through the quality, breadth and global reach of relevant educational and simulation products. At 3B Scientific our company values are important to us. Accountability: We personally answer to our customers in 13 different languages and follow ethical, responsible and sustainable practices around the globe. Boldness: We react flexibly to our customers’ requirements and so influence the landscape of the education industry. Collaboration: We work with a wide network of partners and key opinion leaders to help meet our customers’ goals, benefiting from our cultural diversity and our global footprint.

AIM EMS Software & Services

Ready to streamline your work, improve your revenue, and get cash in the door faster? Then it’s time to partner with the EMS experts at AIM. From turnkey billing services that take the burden off your shoulders, to billing, dispatch, and ePCR software that improves accuracy and speeds reimbursement, pick and choose from our trusted solutions to help your EMS agency thrive in this challenging market.

Allegheny Health Network Prehospital Services

Prehospital Care Services at AHN comprises of Physician-Led EMS Medical Direction, education, quality assurance, business development, mobile integrated health, medical special operations, emergency medical services, critical care air and ground transport and EMS communications centers. The Allegheny Health Network continuously strives to be a customer-focused organization. The Emergency Medical Service providers who entrust our hospitals to care for their patients are incredibly important partners in improving and preserving the health of our region. Our Network is committed to providing EMS with the very best experience while visiting our facilities. Our EMS Pledge clearly specifies what EMS can expect when they arrive at any of our Network’s Emergency Departments.

American Red Cross

Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world. We roll up our sleeves and donate time, money and blood. We learn or teach life-saving skills so our communities can be better prepared when the need arises. We do this every day because the Red Cross is needed - every day. Red Cross volunteers and staff work to deliver vital services – from providing relief and support to those in crisis, to helping you be prepared to respond in emergencies.

Atlantic Emergency Solutions

Representing 300+ manufacturers. Everything we sell - each vehicle, every piece of equipment - is backed by the core values we stand for. Things like safety, quality, attention to detail, dedication to service, and years of industry experience come standard. We understand your demands. We value your needs. We share your expectations. So when Atlantic Emergency Solutions serves you, it's more than business as usual. It's a working partnership.

Avive

The Avive® solution bridges the gap between 911, bystanders, first responders, and hospitals to save time and improve survivability of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. The first and only AED integrated into 911.

Bound Tree Medical

When lives are on the line, you need the right tools in the bag and the right team at your side to make a difference. Immersed in EMS for almost 50 years, we’re ready to deliver: products made for the way you work. Services and technologies that make your life easier. And most of all, people who never stop fighting to help you make lives better.

Butler County Community College

BC3, in partnership with the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy and Pennsylvania Department of Health, is proud of its reputation for delivering quality education and training programs to Western Pennsylvania Fire Fighters, EMS, HazMat, and Police Professionals. Butler County Community College, EMS Division is accredited by the PA Department of Health, Bureau of EMS. We offer Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), ACLS, ITLS, PALS, CPR, First Aid and Phlebotomy. Butler County Community College provides American Heart Association CPR Classes in hybrid formats.

Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE)

The Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) is one of 57 federally designated not-for-profit organ procurement organizations (OPOs) in the United States. CORE partners with more than 150 hospitals and health care facilities to deliver the gift of life by coordinating the surgical recovery of organs, tissues and corneas for transplantation. CORE also facilitates the computerized matching of donated organs, tissues and corneas. With integrity and compassion, our goal is to bridge the gap between donor families, health care providers and transplant recipients so that we may forever transform lives.

Centre Communications Inc

Centre Communications began servicing the Two-Way radio needs of the Central Pennsylvania business community in 1987 from a small apartment in Lemont located minutes outside of State College. Two local companies were purchased and merged by two individuals who knew they wanted to grow a strong customer focused business. Customer's noticed the desire to solve their communications needs and they spread the word that Centre Communications was the communications company to service Centre County and surrounding counties. Growth was quick and in 1988 we re-located to a 5000 square foot location just outside of Bellefonte. Over then next several years we expanded our Two-Way radio offerings to include Motorola, Ericsson GE, Kenwood and accessories. Investment in quality equipment and taking the time to listen to our customer's needs has enabled us to grow each and every year in business. The year 2000 was an amazing growth year. We purchased our third business, Telcom Electronics, located in Ebensburg, the heart of Cambria County. This purchase greatly increased our presence in this area and allowed us to better service our customers. The name was changed to Centre Communications, but the staff, the quality and the commitment that complimented our own business philosophies remains. In December of 2000 construction of our new headquarters was completed. We welcomed in the 2001 New Year in our new 10,000 square foot facility. We owe this success to the many great customers that have allowed us to solve their individual communication needs. Our promise to you is a continued commitment to quality, to service, to ingenuity and to personal attention. Give us a call, or send us and e-mail with your needs or challenges. We will be pleased to help.

City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS

The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services is dedicated to the reduction of morbidity and mortality of residents and visitors through the provision of Advanced Life Support prehospital care, medically directed Technical Rescue and transportation of the ill and injured.

Clinical Design

A powerful, customizable app builder for your EMS team. In EMS, important information is all over the place. We'll help you organize it. For Providers: An intuitive, mobile-friendly app with volume-based dosing, protocols, policies, directory listings, dispatches, live hospital divert status, and more. For Administrators: Instantly update your app content anytime with a self-serve editor UI. Build the employee handbook of your dreams and communicate with your staff like never before.

Commercial Acceptance Company

Customized Debt Recovery & Customer Contact SolutionsWith over twenty years of experience, Commercial Acceptance Company (CAC) has achieved recognition as Pennsylvania’s premier consumer credit and collection agency. Highly respected for our one-on-one approach to collections, we are providing maximum returns for our clients while protecting their prestigious reputations. Representing over 600 clients nationwide, CAC has the resources to ensure that you will realize the best possible recovery. CAC will provide you with an approach to collections that is firm, professional, and results oriented. Each individual on our talented collection staff has no less than five years of professional collection or billing experience, and has received formal training through ACA International.

Community College of Allegheny County

The Public Safety Institute (PSI) was established in the early 1980s, predominately offering Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs. In the early 1990s, CCAC expanded its mission to also include Fire, Hazardous Materials, Emergency Vehicle Operations and Emergency Management programs. PSI trains approximately 15,000 students per year in public safety programs in Allegheny, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, Warren and Washington counties.

Conemaugh Medstar/Air Methods

Patients arrive at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center via MedStar air medical helicopter, Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), or through a community-based ambulance service. These experienced transport teams are equipped to move patients of all ages, including trauma patients needing services by Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center's Level 1 Regional Trauma Center and newborns who need the advanced services of Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center's Regional Intensive Care Nursery. MedStar is an air medical program with dedicated years of service throughout southwestern and central Pennsylvania. The program's helicopters are based locally and can transport patients from anywhere within an 11-county region.Its flight team includes registered nurses and certified paramedics experienced in critical care and advanced life support. During flight, these professionals are in constant contact with Conemaugh Memorial's Level 1 Regional Resource Trauma Center, allowing for up-to-the-second care. A specialty team comprised of NICU nurses and respiratory therapists accompany the Medstar team when newborns are transported to Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Medstar has been in operations since 1989 and continues to provide quality care to our communities and health care partners. The Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) is based at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center and assists area emergency medical system (EMS) providers when local ambulance services are in use or otherwise limited. DART paramedics respond 24 hours a day and are dispatched upon request by the local 911 dispatch center. Conemaugh Memorial's DART vehicle is equipped for specialized emergency care, including specific cardiac medications, advanced airways supplies, and extensive supplies for multiple casualty incidents. DART has been in operation since 1981 and continues to provide quality care to our communities and EMS partners.

Cornerstone Adminisystems

We are an employee owned company that is radically committed to serving its clients. For over a quarter century, we have focused exclusively on delivering a total solution to the ambulance billing needs of the EMS and medical transport community.

Digitech

Our EMS billing services maximize collections through innovative technology, time-tested processes, and true partnerships with our clients. We’re dedicated to EMS billing – it’s all we do. Our powerful, proprietary technology is balanced with careful manual oversight, which allows us to be efficient while still maintaining an impeccable compliance record. Real-time reporting access 24/7 means you never miss a detail.

EMS|MC

We optimize reimbursement, resources and regulatory compliance for more than 1,500 EMS providers in hospital systems, municipalities and private companies across the country. With 25+ years of experience, EMS|MC is an operational partner that drives decision-making through services, technologies and education solely dedicated to the EMS industry. Combined with consulting services from PWW Advisory Group (PWW|AG), EMS|MC delivers holistic solutions that allow EMS providers to focus on what matters most.

Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA

Our organization is dedicated to providing real epilepsy help for individuals and families impacted by epilepsy. An epilepsy diagnosis can be overwhelming, and it is okay if you do not know what support you need. Click the link below to read about how we can help with a variety of common challenges face by those living with epilepsy and anyone who is supporting individuals with epilepsy. The Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA (EAWCP) is a private, non-profit service organization providing public education and supportive services to individuals and families affected by epilepsy/seizure disorders. We endeavor to improve the quality of life for persons with epilepsy/seizure disorders, and to dispel the myths, stigma, and misunderstandings associated with epilepsy.

eServices Technology

eServices Payment Technology is an innovative, agile company built on entrepreneurial spirit. We provides solutions for Donation/Membership Management, Event/Training Management, EMS/Fire Marketing, Medical Billing, and Payment Processing Tools. Services Technology was born in the summer of 2013 when a few sketches and crazy ideas from Jesse, coming from 17 years in EMS, met Chuck's extensive technology experience. The two co-founded a platform that would forever change online payments for emergency medical services and fire departments. As the technology continued to mature, it became evident that the final product would serve many verticals beyond public safety and expand into a full e-commerce solution. Currently, eServices has over 1,600 partners across the United States and has grown into a trusted industry leader, creating e-commerce solutions to help organizations achieve their maximum potential. We offer a variety of services from Donation Management, Event Management, Invoicing, Medical Billing, and Membership Management, as well as Payment Processing Tools.

ESI Equipment Inc.

YOUR RESCUE RESOURCE Innovation and dedication make ESI the ultimate Industry resource for specialized first responder service. ESI was started by first responders that understand today’s challenges in Fire, EMS, Rescue, Law Enforcement, and other entities. To supply, support, and educate the emergency response community with innovative equipment and the latest knowledge and information to continue to enhance, simplify, and elevate life-saving efforts. ESI Equipment, Inc. is made up of multiple divisions to serve as a proven and reliable industry resource, as it has for 30+ years. Innovation and dedication make ESI the ultimate industry resource for specialized first responder products and services. ESI was started by first responders that understand today’s challenges in Fire, EMS, Rescue, Law Enforcement, and other entities.

ESIP by McNeil and Company

In a world of insurance driven by bargain pricing, arm’s length service and one-size-fits all policies, only ESIP offers the depth of knowledge and industry expertise to serve the real needs of fire and rescue service organizations. For more than 30 years, we have lived and breathed the emergency services category, developing industry-tailored coverages and a proactive approach that helps anticipate issues before they occur. Our Risk Management Department offers every client a suite of safety and training aids to help promote safety and reduce claim costs over time—and when claims do occur, our in-house team responds with personalized service and support. ESIP offers the attention and expertise you can only expect from people who live your business, and we’re ready to create an insurance package customized to fit your organization’s needs.

First Due

First Due is the fastest-growing end-to-end software solution for Fire & EMS. Born in the cloud and built to run your entire operation in one place. First Due is the last piece of software your agency needs to buy. Consolidate NFIRS, ePCR, fire prevention, pre-incident planning, scheduling & personnel management, asset & inventory, hydrants, training, community engagement, mobile response, and more into a single application with a sole login available anywhere on any device.

GBC Fundraising

Fundraising just got a lot easier. Fundraising shouldn’t be another fire to put out. With GBC fundraising, your department can count on steady support year after year, giving you the freedom to stay prepared, stay equipped, and stay committed to those who rely on you most.

Glick EMS

Fire apparatus, ambulance and specialty vehicle sales and service in Pennsylvania. Make GLICK your premier emergency vehicle dealership in Pennsylvania for Pierce, Demers, Braun, Crestline and more! GLICK has been proudly serving PA Fire Departments and Emergency Responders since 1988. GLICK is thankful and proud to be a second-generation, family-owned-and-operated business that employs more than 100 customer service, sales, parts and administrative personnel. It’s because of you, the customer, that we’ve been able to pursue our passion for high-quality and innovative emergency apparatus sales and service.

Healthcare Coalition of Southwestern PA

The Healthcare Coalition of Southwestern Pennsylvania (HCSWPA) will promote effective emergency preparedness for members of the health care sector and associated agencies through coordinated Planning, Mitigation, Response and Recovery activities. The goals of the Coalition through collaboration will be to decrease deaths, injuries and illnesses resulting from emergencies and to maintain the capabilities of the health care sector during disruptive events.

JBL Public Safety Group

The world’s most innovative and trusted source for Emergency Medical Services, Fire & Rescue learning solutions. The Public Safety Group has become the world’s most innovative and trusted source for educational materials and solutions for EMS and fire students, educators, and professionals by combining the collective value of our people, products, and partners. From initial training to recertification to retirement, we strive to be a lifelong learning partner to those who serve our communities tirelessly and ensure our safety and well-being. Across the globe, thousands and thousands of EMS agencies, fire departments, hospitals, schools and universities, and corporations rely on us to help them deliver world-class training. We do this by providing educators with trusted educational content and powerful course management tools that allow them to be more efficient and effective. We also do this by understanding the broad needs of today’s learners and providing them with personalized learning solutions that help them succeed in their courses and in their careers. The Jones & Bartlett Learning Public Safety Group is an Ascend Learning company.

Laurel Technical Institute

Our goal is to provide you with a quality education and to help you develop your talents, skills, and knowledge for a sustainable career in a strong and viable industry.

Legends of EMS

The Legends of EMS Event is sponsored and hosted by eServices Payment Technology: a unique educational and recognition program honoring EMS Leaders from Western PA.

LITES Network

A research network for traumatic brain injury, whole blood, airway management, and emergency medical services. Ongoing trauma research areas include whole blood, Hemorrhagic shock, TBI, breathing and airway management, and prehospital injuries.

Mission Specific Equipment & Clothing Co.

Our mission is clear. We strive to service first responder’s mission specific needs in a personal, professional and trustworthy manner, just as they service our communities every day.

Mutual Aid Ambulance Service

Mutual Aid Ambulance Service provides emergency and medical transport for more than 200,000 residents throughout 34 municipalities over nearly 900-square miles in Westmoreland, Fayette and Somerset counties. Mutual Aid is committed to providing a rapid and safe response using the best available tools, training and treatment.

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College

Providing Students with Affordable Workforce Programs to Launch a Career in Public Safety.

Penn Care

Penn Care is ready to assist with all of your emergency medical needs: EMS Supplies, Ambulance Sales, EKG Monitors, and Disaster Response Equipment.

Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network

Pennsylvania Mountains Healthcare Alliance (PMHA) is a collaborative network of independent community hospitals, FQHC’s, and LTC facilities. Developed by healthcare innovators in Western & Central PA, PMHA has evolved over 25 years into a closely knit group of Hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers and Long Term Care facilities committed to maintaining their independence by working together. PMHA hospitals have maximized revenue and minimized cost, becoming efficiently operating providers and contributors to their respective communities.

Sense of Connection

Sense of Connection is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization developed to serve communities with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other sensory-related diagnoses by providing education, inclusion, and sensory equipment.

Speclin Emergency Vehicles/Pfund Superior Sales

Richard and Joan Pologruto founded their business in 1989 and incorporated it into Speclin Emergency Vehicle Sales & Service on March 2, 1992. Historically we have always been a customer oriented business, providing sales and service to a wide array of clients which includes, for profit organizations, non-profit organizations, municipal authorities, private entities and the general public located both in Pennsylvania and other states. We offer products which range from all types of AEV ambulances, emergency vehicles such as first responder, air, squad and rescue trucks. Speclin also sells mobility products such as: BraunAbility wheelchair vans and lifts, AEV wheelchair transport vans and many other mobility lines which included Ricon Lifts, B & D Independence Corporation Transfer Seating and MPS Hand Controls among others. Another area of our product line is third party insurance billing and management service for ambulance services and fire departments. We have accomplished this part of our business by developing our own proprietary software systems which has been awarded the platinum honor and listed on Medicare's website. These customers are also in Pennsylvania and we have expanded over the last three years to include the States of West Virginia, Virginia, North and South Carolina. With our main offices based in Scottdale Pennsylvania, Speclin is part of the Pittsburgh regions renowned work ethic and manufacturing base.

Edward and Norman Pfund worked hard to build their business, and settled in Holiday Park, PA, a quiet suburb of Pittsburgh. The father and son team traveled to their hometown of Lima, OH, and bought hearse and ambulance stock units, working on them in their driveway on weekends. When finished, Edward and Norman would return or a trade-in the improved vehicles. If an ambulance or hearse sold, they’d drive back to Lima and get another vehicle to do the same. Their current location in Lower Burrell, PA was built in 1965 and sold lots of Cadillac and Pontiac ‘combinations,’ which could be used as either hearses or ambulances. In 1973, they transitioned to working on van-type ambulances, and began designing and servicing modular ambulances in 1975. Today, Pfund Superior Sales Co., Inc. is still a family-owned business and our hardworking team is proud to continue Edward and Norman Pfund’s remarkable legacy. With over 58 years of experience selling and servicing emergency vehicles, we still believe that the tenets of honesty, integrity and value are the foundation of our business.

Special Medical Response Team

The Special Medical Response Team is sponsors the Pennsylvania State Medical Assistance Team (PA-SMAT) with two facilities and members across the state that are coordinated by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) Bureau of Emergency Preparedness and Response (BEPR) with the support of the Pennsylvania Healthcare Coalitions. PA-SMAT provides various medical and logistical capabilities to the the healthcare agencies within the Commonwealth.

Stryker

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies. Alongside our customers around the world, we impact more than 150 million patients annually. Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes.

Techline Technologies

Techline Technologies, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer of trauma simulations in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. The Techline Trauma line of products includes manikins, task-trainers, wearable wound simulations, and self-adhesive wounds. Techline also distributes medical supplies, and provides medical training and support.

Teleflex LLC

When time counts, rely on Teleflex to support clinicians with innovative solutions for your intraosseous vascular access, rescue airway, atomization and intubation needs.

UPMC Prehospital Care

The UPMC Prehospital Care Program offers integrated protocols, policies, and procedures to public safety organizations who respond to medical emergencies. The program provides medical command for over 30 advanced life support (ALS) services, co-authors and oversees the development of medical protocols, offers continuing education to all EMS providers, provides medical coverage for community events and institutes quality improvement measures to continually improve patient care.

VFIS

VFIS is proud to have pioneered specialized insurance protections for America's emergency service organizations over fifty years ago. And we're just as proud of our continued dedication to respond to the unique needs of fire departments, EMS agencies, communication centers and other emergency service organizations through our holistic protections, responder training and safety-forward solutions.

Whelen Engineering Company

Whelen, designs and manufactures reliable and powerful warning lights, white illumination lighting, sirens, controllers, and high-powered warning systems for Automotive, Aviation, and Mass Notification industries worldwide.

ZOLL

Whether you care for patients every day or respond to medical emergencies in your community, your purpose is to deliver the best possible outcomes. For healthcare professionals and lay rescuers alike, success demands solutions you can trust and the confidence to use them. ZOLL® is here to support you with innovative, best-in-class solutions — because we’re passionate about helping you save lives.