Acadian Ambulance begins EMS service in Sabine Parish

The following was released by Acadian Ambulance:

SABINE PARISH, La. - Acadian Ambulance Service has officially begun 911 emergency response service in Sabine Parish.

Acadian brings a fleet of 3 ambulances, 12 paramedics and 12 EMTs to its Sabine Parish operations. One ambulance began coverage at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 21, and the other two ambulances will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, January 1.

One of the ambulances is equipped to provide Critical Care Transport (CCT) capabilities with specialized paramedics, advanced ventilatory equipment and the capability for full hemodynamic monitoring.

Acadian’s local EMS operations are stationed in Zwolle and Florien.

“We have had great conversations with the local fire departments and police department, as well as hospital leadership, Chamber members, and other local organizations. We’re excited to be part of the community and begin providing service to these residents,” Regional Vice President Taylor Richard said.

Christian Dennis serves as operations manager for Sabine Parish. A native of Lake Charles, Dennis has been with Acadian Ambulance for nearly 10 years, previously working in the company’s Southwest Louisiana, Orleans and Tennessee operations areas before becoming the operations manager for Central Louisiana.

As part of its commitment to long-term workforce development, Acadian Ambulance and its training division, the National EMS Academy, will offer local EMT classes with the first Central Louisiana class of 2026 held in Leesville.

Acadian reminds the public to continue to call 911 for emergencies. Facilities that would like to request non-emergency transportation for their patients should call Acadian at 800-259-1111.