Our History

1970-Madison County Ambulance Service was established.

1975-Madison County Ambulance Service opened Station One at 701 Vickers Drive.

1977-Madison County Ambulance Service was among the first services in the state to employ paramedics and provide advanced life support.  Dr. S.D. Fritz served as Medical Director.  He contiunes to serve in that role today. 

1987-Madison County Ambulance Taxing District established.

Madison County Ambulance d.b.a. Madison County Emergency Medical Service to better reflect the true medical service that is provided.

1990-Madison County EMS opened new station at 400 Highway 1016 in Berea with two 24-hour crews
(previously one 24-hour crew was stationed at Berea Hospital)

1992-Madison County EMS renovated and expanded the Vickers Drive Station.

1999-Madison County EMS opened a third “temporary” station on Keeneland Drive with one 24-hour crew.

2002-Madison County EMS officially opened its’ third permanent station on Keeneland Drive with one 24-hour crew, training facility, and business offices.

2007-Madison County EMS opened a fourth station on Enterprise Drive. A sixth 24-hour ambulance crew was added.

2011-Madison County EMS opened a new station at 705 Vickers Drive. It replaced the old Station One that was originally built in 1975. A seventh 24-hour ambulance crew was added.

2017-Madison County EMS opened a new station on Rash Rd. in Berea.  It replaced the Highway 1016 location.  An eight 24-hour ambulance crew was added.