Our Team / Our Commitment

Tri-State Ambulance utilizes a team environment where all members work toward the shared goal of providing the highest level of patient care to the largest number of people in the least amount of time.  With over forty-five experienced paramedics, Tri-State Ambulance continuously sets the standard for area emergency medical services.  

Interesting Facts about Tri-State Paramedics

Experience
  • Number of employees: 56
  • Total years of EMS experience at Tri-State Ambulance: 479
  • Average years experience at Tri-State Ambulance: 10.7
  • Average number of career patients treated per paramedic: 6,420
  • Average number of patients treated per paramedic per year: 652 
  • Percent of Tri-State employees certified as EMS Instructors: 33.9
  • Percent of Tri-State employees with advanced certifications: 63
Continuing Education
  • Number of hours of continuing education paramedic/yr: 88
  • Total of annual company-wide continuing education/yr: 4,200
  • Number of different certifications required per paramedic: 7
Management

In addition to the board of directors, Tri-State utilizes a director of operations who assures the highest state of responsiveness to our communities needs.

Director of Operations - Tom Tornstrom
  • Ph. 608-782-2282
Operations Supervisor - Jay Clark
  • Ph. 608-769-9555
Support Staff

In addition to field personnel and management, the smooth operation of Tri-State Ambulance is ensured through our team of billing center staff and customer service representatives.

Board of Directors

Tri-State Ambulance, Inc. is governed by a dedicated board of directors made up community, health care and business leaders.  Our Board of Directors provides the strategic direction for Tri-State Ambulance. 

President:    Jim Klock, Administrative Director - Emergency Services and Urology, Gundersen Lutheran Healthcare
 
Vice President:   Mike Poellinger, Owner, Poellinger Construction; Mayor, City of La Crescent, MN
 
Secretary/Treasurer:   Bryan Erdmann, Administrative Director, Gundersen Lutheran Healthcare
 
Community Member:   Garith Steiner, Administrator, Vernon Memorial Healthcare, Vernon County
 
Community Member:      Mike Kittleson, Retired, Tremealeau County
 
Ex-Officio Member:        Eric W. Voter, M.D., FACEP; EMS Medical Director

 

 

 

Freedom Honor Flight

In 2008 and 2009, Tri-State State Ambulance provided three fully equipped and seasoned paramedics to accompany three groups of U.S. veterans to Washington, D.C.  In 2010, Tri-State Ambulance paramedics will accompany three additional flights. The Freedom Honor Flight pays tribute to our American heroes by fully funding their trip to visit their war memorials.  Tri-State Ambulance is honored to contribute our skilled paramedics to this important event.  Please visit the Freedom Honor Flight website and join us in supporting this valuable program.

Community AED Loaner Program

Tri-State Ambulance is proud to announce the inception and creation of a valuable program that will aid our community in the treatment and survival of sudden cardiac arrest victims.(read more)