Welcome to Tri-State Ambulance
Since 1970, Tri-State Ambulance, a non-profit organization, has served as the sole 911 advanced life support provider for the greater Coulee Region. Covering nearly 2,200 square miles and serving a population of approximately 150,000, Tri-State Ambulance offers its residents and visitors alike unsurpassed pre-hospital care.
Tri-State Ambulance Responds to Tornado in La Crosse
Tri-State Ambulances and other emergency vehicles stage during tornado response.
On May 22nd an EF1-EF2 tornado struck the south side of La Crosse causing widespread damage along its path. Fortunately for residents, the storm caused few minor injuries and no deaths. Tri-State Ambulance responded with 13 ambulances, multiple supervisors and managers with response vehicles, and over 40 total staff. Several mutual aid ambulances also assisted with disaster response as well as system-wide coverage of EMS requests. For detailed information on the response, see the Tri-State Ambulance Tornado Report.
Tri-State Ambulance Vehicle Improvements
Tri-State Ambulance Operations Supervisor Jay Clark interviewed by WKBT about the latest additions.
Tri-State Ambulance adds two new vehicles increasing safety and reducing cost. See news reports from WKBT and WXOW.
Tri-State Ambulance assists with callout for Jay Street fire
Tri-State Ambulance assists with callout for Jay Street fire.
Tri-State Ambulance assists the La Crosse Fire Department as they work diligently over twelve hours on the Jay Street structure fire in downtown La Crosse. See news report from WXOW.
Tri-State Ambulance Donates to WSPD AED Fund
Tri-State Ambulance director Tom Tornstrom presents West Salem Police Chief Charles Ashbeck with a check for $500.
In an effort to assure victims of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest have the best chance at survival, Tri-State Ambulance has donated $500 to the West Salem Police Department’s AED fund. The department hopes to raise enough money to place an AED in each of its squad cars. Through donations and sale of Kwik Trip car washes, according to Chief Charles Ashbeck, the department is very near its goal. For more information, please contact the West Salem Police Department at 786-0407.
Tri-State Ambulance Releases 2010 Community Report
Tri-State Ambula
nce is proud to announce the release of its 2010 Community Report. Highlights this year include clinical and operational accomplishments as well as expansion of technology, safety, and community service programs.
Download the Tri-State Ambulance 2010 Community Report.
Tri-State Ambulance Recognizes Stars of Life
Tri-State Ambulance recently honored two of its Paramedics as Stars of Life for their contributions to the company. Chosen by their peers were Lead Paramedic Michael Petersen and Field Training Officer Nick Eastman. (continue reading…)
