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Become an EMT

We Will Train You!

  • Specialized classes for military personnel
  • Tuition assistance
  • Grants available
  • Sign-on incentives

*Medical military training is not required to become an EMT*

Have Questions?

Contact Military Recruiter Ed Ledoux at edward.ledoux@acadian.com

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Already an EMT?

At our sister company, Acadian Ambulance, you’ll find a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work for yourself as an employee-owner with others who share in your commitment to quality.

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Why Choose Acadian?

Being an Acadian Ambulance EMS team member is more than just treating patients in an ambulance. Imagine working at festivals, sporting events, Mardi Gras celebrations and other exciting events while living in culturally rich and diverse areas like Memphis, Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Cajun Country or New Orleans. With our rapid growth and our six divisions, Acadian Ambulance offers unique and diverse career paths and opportunities for EMTs, paramedics, RNs, and LPNs.

All medics should be able to provide good clinical care. At Acadian, we value the hearts of our medics. From building ramps at patients’ homes to making sure their eyeglasses are clean, it’s the “little things” our medics do that are a “big deal” in taking exceptional care of our patients. At Acadian, you’ll make a difference in people’s lives in many different ways.

Beyond great pay, benefits and exceptional equipment, we care about your physical, emotional and mental health, your wellness and your work-life balance. If we take great care of you, we know you’ll take great care of our patients. We are committed to making constant improvements and advancements to make Acadian the absolute best EMS agency to work for in the United States.

We are a highly functioning team of individuals from all backgrounds, races, genders, sexual orientations and religions. We celebrate our diversity because it makes us a stronger, more caring company to work for.

Experience the Acadian Way

Acadian comprises six companies — Acadian Ambulance Service, Acadian Total Security, Air Med, Executive Aircraft Charter Service, National EMS Academy and Safety Management Systems — so there are numerous opportunities throughout many fields of interest, such as:

  • Medics – Ground, Air, and Remote/Offshore
  • Dispatch
  • Air Services
  • HSE
  • Information Systems
  • Electronics
  • Human Resources
  • Fleet Maintenance/ Mechanic Shop
  • Education and Training
  • Billing

EMT Quick Facts

  • At least 18 years old before the date of the certification exam
  • High School Diploma/GED/HiSET or college transcript
  • Demonstrate a minimum standard of reading aptitude
  • Physically able to perform the duties of an EMT
  • Verification of immunization records
  • AHA BLS CPR certification or ARC CPR for the professional rescuer
  • Emergency rooms
  • Ambulance providers
  • Security agencies
  • Telehealth
  • Dispatch centers
  • Police agencies
  • Fire services

Paramedic Quick Facts

  • At least 18 years old before the date of the certification exam
  • EMT – National Registered or State Registered
  • High School Diploma/GED/HiSET or college transcript
  • AHA BLS CPR certification or ARC CPR for the professional rescuer
  • Verification of immunization records
  • Enrollment through SLCC (apply at solacc.edu)
  • Emergency rooms
  • Ambulance providers
  • Security agencies
  • Fire services
  • Telehealth
  • Dispatch centers
  • Aeromedical services
  • EMS instruction
  • Police agencies
  • Management
  • Oil & Gas industries

Ready to Get Started?

Take the first step towards becoming an EMT.

Have Questions?

Contact Military Recruiter Ed Ledoux at edward.ledoux@acadian.com