About

Georgia's first nationally accredited ambulance service

National EMS has operated for more than 40 years in the state of Georgia and is proud to be the first private ambulance company in the state to earn prestigious national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services. We have remained nationally accredited for 25 consecutive years, supported by our team of expert EMTs and paramedics. We provide pre-scheduled ambulance services in a four-county area east of metro-Atlanta. We are also the contracted 911-emergency ambulance provider in Rockdale, Morgan, Oconee and Athens-Clarke counties. National EMS is the preferred ambulance provider to the University of Georgia Athletic Association.

COMPANY HISTORY

  • 1976
    National EMS founded by Pat and Mary Ellen Atkins.
  • 1983
    Secured the 911 EMS contract for Rockdale County and moved operations to Conyers.
  • 1993
    National EMS become the first ambulance company in Georgia to receive national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services.
  • 2009
    National EMS contracts with Athens Regional Medical Center and St. Mary's Hospital to provide services to Clarke and Oconee counties.
  • 2015
    National EMS develops community paramedic program through Piedmont Rockdale Medical Center.
  • 2018
    National EMS joins the Priority Ambulance family of companies.

Service Area

National EMS provides 911-emergency and nonemergency ambulance services to Athens/Clarke, Morgan, Oconee and Rockdale counties, east of metro-Atlanta, Georgia.

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Corporate Values

Trust built with communities, medical facility partners, patients and employees is at the heart of our company. We build that trust by infusing into every aspect our core values of S.A.F.E – Safe. Accountable. Friendly. Efficient. When we deliver on our core values, our customers experience the key attributes of service and quality care that present as our employees being professional, courteous and on-time. The consistent delivery of this service over time builds the trust of our community members and customers that is essential to our success as a member of the Priority Ambulance family of companies.

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LEADERSHIP TEAM

Robby AtkinsSoutheast Regional President
Huey AtkinsVice President of Operations
Charles PartainOperations Manager
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Meet the Priority Ambulance Family of Companies

For three consecutive years, the Priority Ambulance family of companies has earned a ranking on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in America. We’re proud to be counted among the nation’s top growers, achieving three-year revenue growth of 184% to qualify for the 2019 ranking period. Only one in four companies that make the Inc. 5000 list are recognized multiple years. We are honored and will continue to pursue growth through exceptional service delivery and patient care for years to come.

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