Terre Haute, IN — 10/22/2025— Ambulance Management Services (AMS), the parent company of Trans-Care Ambulance, announced today its acquisition of First Care, a provider of non-emergency medical transportation services in Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus, Ohio, and Northern Kentucky.

This acquisition combines AMS’s nearly 35 years of expertise in emergency medical services management with First Care’s 20 years of dedication to serving its local communities, ensuring continuity of care and a stronger, more efficient network for patients and healthcare partners.

“By joining forces, we’re enhancing access to high-quality, dependable medical transportation that supports hospitals and like healthcare facilities across the region,” said Russ Ferrell, Chief Executive Officer at Trans-Care Ambulance

Through Trans-Care and now First Care, AMS is uniquely positioned to assist hospitals in improving key performance metrics by offering timely, safe, and clinically capable transport options for patients who require higher levels of care.

Commitment to Communities

AMS’s expansion reinforces its commitment to supporting the healthcare infrastructure of the Midwest. With operations now spanning Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio, the company remains focused on creating reliable, compassionate, and efficient transportation networks that help hospitals and patients thrive.

About Ambulance Management Services

Ambulance Management Services (AMS) is a leading provider of medical transportation management with nearly 35 years of experience. Headquartered in Terre Haute, Indiana, AMS oversees Trans-Care Ambulance and related operations serving hospitals and healthcare systems across Indiana and Kentucky. AMS specializes in interfacility transfers and medical transportation services that improve hospital efficiency and patient outcomes.