Lifeguard Ambulance Service LLC Email Format
Hospitals and Health CareAlabama, United States201-500 Employees
Lifeguard Ambulance Service LLC operates in the hospital and health care sector, providing a full set of ambulance services including E-911 operations, emergency and non-emergency transports, as well as specialty program management and system consulting. Founded in 1990 by John and Deborah Roche, it began as a domestic and international fixed-wing air ambulance provider and added ground ambulance services in 1998; it now counts more than 800 team members across six states. The company is based in Birmingham, Alabama, and serves health care organizations through its transport and related service offerings. Lifeguard maintains a formal quality program aligned with industry best practices and has pursued accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services since 2011, achieving full accreditation at multiple locations. The organization emphasizes patient comfort and comprehensive care, alongside partnerships with health systems to support value-based care delivery. In April 2026, McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, Illinois, and Lifeguard Ambulance announced an agreement in principle to continue ambulance services for one year starting May 1, 2026, reflecting ongoing collaboration with healthcare providers.