Paramedic Membership Program

About the Program

Every year, the Arcadia Fire Department responds to approximately 3,000 requests for emergency medical assistance.  Because we respond so frequently, it is likely our paramedics have helped you, a member of your family, an employee of your business, or one of your friends.  Although we encourage anyone with a life-threatening medical situation to call 911 to obtain help, one emergency ambulance trip can exceed at least $3,000 these days. 

Since 1994, the City of Arcadia has offered the Paramedic Membership Program, which provides an option for Arcadia residents and business owners to protect themselves, their loved ones, or their employees from the high cost of emergency medical care.  

The Paramedic Membership Program (PMP) is an official program of the City of Arcadia that offers both businesses and residents unlimited 24-hour emergency paramedic and ambulance service for a nominal yearly fee.  Basically, the program waives any balance that the insurance does not cover from the ambulance transport bill, which for some, could still be substantial.  Since its inception, the Paramedic Membership Program has saved Arcadia residents tens of thousands of dollars in emergency ambulance bills. Members can ensure that they will be protected from any out-of-pocket expenses for paramedic and emergency ambulance services provided within the City of Arcadia boundaries by the Arcadia Fire Department or its authorized ambulance service provider.

Annual Membership Fees