Ambulance Transportation

When a patient requires stretcher-level transport and clinical monitoring, Force EMS delivers dependable, door-to-door care. From hospital discharges and interfacility transfers to time-sensitive outpatient procedures, our team moves patients safely, on schedule, and with dignity—24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Where We Operate

We serve all of East Texas, with regular routes into the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex and Shreveport, Louisiana.

Primary coverage hubs (customize to your routes):

Longview • Tyler • Kilgore • Marshall • Carthage • Henderson • Nacogdoches • Lufkin • Palestine • Texarkana • Mount Pleasant • Gilmer • Athens • Jefferson • Plus extended trips into Dallas–Fort Worth and Shreveport

Just outside these areas? Call dispatch—we frequently accommodate extended-range transports.

Who We Serve

• Hospitals & Health Systems (inpatient & outpatient)
• Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care Facilities
• Rehabilitation & LTACH facilities
• VA Medical Centers & CBOCs
• Dialysis, Infusion, and Oncology Centers
• Hospice and Palliative Care teams
• Behavioral Health & Specialty Care providers

Transport Scenarios We Handle

• Hospital Discharges to skilled nursing, rehab, LTACH, or home with support
• Interfacility Transfers (non-emergency) for higher/lower level of care
• Outpatient Procedures & Imaging (MRI, CT, endoscopy, cath lab, same-day surgery)
• Dialysis / Radiation / Infusion recurring schedules with precise timing
• Bed-Confined Patients requiring stretcher and continuous observation
• Post-Anesthesia / Post-Procedure non-emergency transports
• Hospice Transports coordinated with care teams and family
• Return-to-Facility after ED evaluation or short observation stay

Non-emergency only. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.

BLS Ambulance includes

• Crew: 2 State-certified EMT(s). 1 Attendant and 1 Driver
• Monitoring: Vital signs, patient assessment, continuous observation and care
• Capabilities: Oxygen administration, airway adjuncts, hemorrhage control, splinting, glucometry, AED, basic meds per protocol (if authorized)
• Equipment: Stretcher with multi-point restraints, O2 delivery, suction, AED, vital sign devices

What to Expect on Transport Day

1. Bedside Pickup & Identity Confirmation

   We coordinate with unit staff or family, review orders, and confirm the destination and special instructions.

2. Safe Movement & Securement

   Lift-assist as needed, stretcher positioning, straps, and vehicle securement checks.

3. In-Transit Monitoring

   Continuous monitoring with courteous communication and route planning to honor appointment times.

4. Arrival & Handoff

   Patient is brought to bedside or check-in, and a clear handoff is provided to receiving staff.

5. Return Trip (if scheduled)

   We time pickup with discharge/appointment completion and return to the originating location or next level of care.

Safety & Quality Standards

• Door-to-Door / Bed-to-Bed Assistance
• Vehicle & Stretcher Inspections before every shift
• HIPAA-Aware Communications for trip details and documentation
• Background-Checked Personnel, CPR/First Aid trained; bonded & insured
• PPE & Cleaning Protocols aligned with facility expectations

Built for Facilities

• Centralized Scheduling by phone, email, or online request
• Standing Orders for recurring treatments (dialysis, radiation, infusion, therapy)
• Discharge Timing coordinated with case management and bedside nursing
• Predictable ETAs and status updates on request
• Clear Documentation for your records and audits
• Simple Quotes & Billing; facility invoicing and private-pay options available

FAQs

Our Commitment

Every transport is a trust. Force EMS is committed to patient dignity, clear communication, and on-time, safe transport—supporting your care plan from East Texas to the DFW Metroplex and Shreveport.