Lifeguard Ambulance Service Earns Advanced Licensing, Enhancing EMS Service in Lauderdale County
3.17.2025
Lifeguard is one of 14 ground EMS agencies in Alabama and the first in Lauderdale County to receive the Alabama State Critical Care certification.
Lifeguard Ambulance Service (Lifeguard), a division of Global Medical Response (GMR), is proud to announce Lifeguard Lauderdale County has received the Alabama State Critical Care certification, the highest level of EMS certification in Alabama. Lifeguard is one of 14 ground EMS agencies in the state and the first in Lauderdale County to receive this certification.
"By earning the State Critical Care certificate, our first responders are able to treat higher acuity conditions in the field, such as severe cardiac events and traumatic injuries,”said Patrick Sartain, operations manager for Lifeguard. “Enhancing our capabilities will allow us the opportunity for increased specialized care and positive patient outcomes.”
With rural populations continuing to increase across the nation, access to equitable and quality healthcare has become a rising concern. The majority of Lauderdale County residents live in rural communities and now with Lifeguard’s new critical care capabilities, the community will have increased access to care.
“We pride ourselves on setting the standard for excellent EMS care, and now our teams will be able to fully maximize the advanced technology and skillsets they have,” said Josh Spencer, regional director for GMR. “This increase in service will allow for a stronger 911 EMS response and a streamlined transport process with our partner hospitals.”
The rollout of this enhanced service began earlier this month, with Lifeguard able to deploy critical care crews and assets immediately upon receiving the certification. Lifeguard has served the communities of Lauderdale County since 2022, providing inter-facility transportation and Advanced Life Support 911 services.
"By earning the State Critical Care certificate, our first responders are able to treat higher acuity conditions in the field, such as severe cardiac events and traumatic injuries,”said Patrick Sartain, operations manager for Lifeguard. “Enhancing our capabilities will allow us the opportunity for increased specialized care and positive patient outcomes.”
With rural populations continuing to increase across the nation, access to equitable and quality healthcare has become a rising concern. The majority of Lauderdale County residents live in rural communities and now with Lifeguard’s new critical care capabilities, the community will have increased access to care.
“We pride ourselves on setting the standard for excellent EMS care, and now our teams will be able to fully maximize the advanced technology and skillsets they have,” said Josh Spencer, regional director for GMR. “This increase in service will allow for a stronger 911 EMS response and a streamlined transport process with our partner hospitals.”
The rollout of this enhanced service began earlier this month, with Lifeguard able to deploy critical care crews and assets immediately upon receiving the certification. Lifeguard has served the communities of Lauderdale County since 2022, providing inter-facility transportation and Advanced Life Support 911 services.
