JACKSONVILLE, Fla., — AmeriPro EMS today announced it has purchased Ambulance Service, Inc., based in Jacksonville, Florida. Details of the transaction were not released.

AmeriPro EMS started with 10 new units in April 2018 and now operates 60 units within 20 months. Ambulance Service Inc. has been a mainstay in the Jacksonville area for 54 years and is one of the oldest EMS providers in the region, AmeriPro EMS said in a press release.

“This strategic acquisition aligns perfectly with our growth strategy to expand our services throughout the U.S.,” said Suhas Uppalapati, CEO of AmeriPro EMS. “Ambulance Service, Inc. was the right company at the right time for us to further expand into the Florida market. We are excited to bring the communities of Jacksonville, St. Johns, Nassau, and Clay Counties industry changing, modern technology and state-of-the-art ambulances with a new level of quality care.”

AmeriPro EMS has invested in the latest cutting-edge technologies to provide a premier patient experience through stringent quality control measures, driver safety tracking software and efficient communication platforms with receiving facilities, the company stated.