E-Care Ambulance

10/10/2026

It’s been a long 2.5 days, but our ECare crews are still going strong!

Since deploying in preparation for Hurricane Isaias, our crews have been assigned to multiple strike teams and dispatched to various locations throughout the Florida Panhandle to assist with emergency response operations and hospitals with inter-facility transports.

From preparing for the storm to responding wherever help is needed, our crews have remained ready, dedicated, and committed to the mission. Long hours, unfamiliar surroundings, and constantly changing conditions are all part of the job, but our crews continue to rise to the occasion.

As operations continue across the Panhandle, our teams remain focused on supporting the communities impacted by the storm and assisting wherever they are needed. Every assignment brings new challenges, but our crews are prepared to adapt and continue providing care.

We couldn’t be prouder of everyone representing ECare Ambulance during this deployment. We look forward to seeing all of our crews return home safely once the mission is complete!!

10/09/2026

🚑 E-CARE AMBULANCE | HURRICANE ISAIAS DEPLOYMENT UPDATE

As Hurricane Isaias strengthens into a powerful Category 3 storm, E-Care Ambulance crews are on the move throughout the Florida Panhandle.

Multiple E-Care units have been assigned to separate strike teams and are deploying to various communities across the region to assist with emergency response and evacuation operations.

With a major hurricane approaching, our crews are prepared to step into challenging conditions to help protect lives and assist those impacted by the storm.

We are incredibly proud of the men and women representing E-Care Ambulance during this deployment. Their dedication, professionalism, and willingness to answer the call reflect what emergency medical services are all about.

When communities need us most, we’ll be there.

Please keep our crews, fellow first responders, and everyone in the path of Hurricane Isaias in your thoughts as this storm approaches.

10/08/2026

Different agencies. Different uniforms. One mission. To be there when it matters most.

Crews at the staging area for Hurricane Isaias at Chipola College were treated to a beautiful sunset this afternoon. By this time tomorrow, the scene may look very different.

As the storm approaches, hundreds of first responders from across the state and nation stand ready to answer the call, leaving their own communities and families behind to serve those who need them most.

The weather may change. The mission never will.

To all the crews deployed, stay safe, look out for one another and know that we are incredibly proud to stand alongside you!

10/08/2026

In preparation for Hurricane Isaias, ECare Ambulance has deployed 15 ambulances to the Florida Panhandle to support emergency preparedness and disaster response operations.

Our EMTs and Paramedics are standing ready to assist communities that may be impacted by the storm, ensuring critical medical transportation and support remain available when needed most.

We are extremely proud of our crews who have stepped up to be part of this deployment. Their dedication and willingness to serve reflect the commitment and professionalism that ECare Ambulance strives to demonstrate every day.

We are also honored to join EMS agencies from across the state and nation in supporting these important efforts.

To our deployed crews, thank you for your dedication and service. Stay safe and know that your entire ECare family is behind you!

When communities need us, we answer the call!! 💙🚑

09/11/2026

On this day 25 years ago, our nation changed forever.

ECare Ambulance pauses today to honor and remember the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001. Among them were 343 members of the FDNY, 23 NYPD officers, 37 PAPD officers and 8 EMTs and paramedics from private ambulance services who answered the call that morning.

We continue to carry their memory, along with the legacy of the countless first responders, healthcare professionals, service members and everyday citizens who answered unimaginable tragedy with extraordinary courage and compassion.

We remember the firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, dispatchers and others who ran toward danger to help people they had never met. We also remember those who continued to serve in the days, months and years that followed… many of whom made sacrifices that extended far beyond September 11th.

Twenty-five years later, their bravery, service and sacrifice are not forgotten.

May we always remember those we lost, honor those who stepped up and carry forward the unity and compassion shown in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

We Will Never Forget. 🇺🇸

09/10/2026

ECare Ambulance is coming to Hernando County! 🚑🚨

We are proud to announce that the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved ECare Ambulance for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN).

This unanimous decision marks an exciting new chapter for ECare and represents another step forward in our commitment to providing dependable, professional and compassionate ambulance service to the communities we serve.

We are incredibly grateful to the Hernando County Commissioners for their confidence in ECare, as well as to our team members and supporters who showed up and stood behind us throughout this process.

We’re excited for what’s ahead and look forward to serving the residents, healthcare facilities and community of Hernando County.

Thank you, Hernando County!!

09/03/2026

E-Care Ambulance extends our deepest condolences to family, friends and colleagues of Public Service Officer Al Doceti.

As fellow public safety professionals serving Citrus County, we are grateful for PSO Doceti's dedication to our community and the impact he made through his years of service.

Our thoughts are with everyone at the Citrus County Sheriff's Office and all those who knew and worked alongside him during this difficult time.

Rest easy, PSO Doceti. Your service to Citrus County will not be forgotten.

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Public Service Officer Al Doceti on Wednesday, September 2. Al dedicated two years of service as a Public Service Officer and volunteered with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office for three years, giving his time and talent to support our community.

Al was an important part of our daily operations, assisting with traffic control, vehicle accident reports, and well-being checks. His commitment, reliability, and kindness made a meaningful impact on our team and the citizens we serve.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Al’s family and friends during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed by all of us at the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.

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08/10/2026

The men and women of E-Care Ambulance stand in solidarity with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, Florida as they mourn the loss of Lieutenant Donald Sargent.

Our deepest condolences are with Lt. Sargent’s family, friends, crew members, and the entire Hillsborough County Fire Rescue family during this incredibly difficult time.

We also echo the important message shared by HCFR: those who dedicate their lives to caring for others sometimes need someone to care for them, too. First responders carry burdens that aren’t always visible, and no one should feel they have to carry those burdens alone.

Check on your partners. Check on your coworkers. Check on your friends. And just as importantly, check on yourself. If you’re struggling, please reach out to someone you trust, a peer, family member, friend, or professional. Asking for help is never a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of courage.

From one first responder family to another, we stand with you.

Rest easy, Lieutenant. We’ll take it from here. 🖤

It is with profound sadness that Hillsborough County Fire Rescue announces the passing of Lieutenant Donald James Sargent.

Lt. Sargent faithfully served the residents of Hillsborough County and the HCFR family for more than 12 years, most recently assigned to Rescue 15 on C Shift.

He was far more than a dedicated firefighter and paramedic. Lt. Sargent was a father, a son, a friend, a brother, a mentor to many, a member of the HCFR hockey team, and a valued member of our fire rescue family. His commitment to serving others and the relationships he built throughout his career leave a lasting impact on our department.

Today, our hearts are with Lt. Sargent’s family, friends, crew members, and all those who had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside him. We ask our community to surround his family, friends, and fellow first responders with compassion and support in the difficult days ahead.

We also want to remind everyone that even those who dedicate their lives to helping others sometimes need help themselves. If you are struggling, please reach out. Talk to someone you trust, a friend, a family member, a peer, or a professional. Asking for help is a sign of strength, and no one should have to carry life's burdens alone.

To our HCFR family, please check on one another, and please take care of yourselves and each other.

Rest easy, Lt. Sargent. 🖤

08/01/2026

Amazing! First ever Freeze Dried Plasma received FDA approval this past week! It has a shelf life of 12 months at ROOM TEMPERATURE and is reconstituted within 2 minutes. This is going to be a game changer for EMS! Great job Teleflex! https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-licenses-first-ever-freeze-dried-plasma-product-us

07/10/2026

Please join us in congratulating Critical Care Team members Eric Johnson and Zadee Cespedes, who were nominated as TGH Crystal River Freestanding Emergency Center’s “Medics of the Month” for June!

Eric and Zadee recently transported a patient who had been experiencing recurring heart arrhythmias that had gone undiagnosed for nearly four years. During that time, she repeatedly searched for answers while struggling with symptoms that affected nearly every part of her life. She had lost much of her ability to enjoy everyday activities, could not work reliably, and often worried that she might never learn what was wrong.

During her transport, Eric and Zadee took the time to truly listen to her concerns, empathize with what she had been experiencing, and advocate for her care. They also offered thoughtful recommendations that encouraged further evaluation. Their compassion, attention to detail, and willingness to listen ultimately helped lead to the patient receiving a diagnosis during her hospital admission and beginning treatment for her arrhythmia.

Since starting medication, she reports that the arrhythmias have stopped. She is now back to working, enjoying life, and doing many of the things she had been unable to do for years.
The patient felt so strongly about the impact Eric and Zadee had on her life that, with the assistance of the staff at TGH Crystal River Freestanding Emergency Center, she went searching for our crew so she could meet them again and personally thank them. She credits Eric and Zadee with helping save her life and guiding her toward the answers she had been seeking for so long.

EMS professionals positively impact patients’ lives every day, but it is rare to experience a full-circle moment where providers are able to reconnect with a patient and see the lasting difference their care made.

We are incredibly proud of Eric and Zadee for representing the compassion, advocacy, professionalism, and clinical excellence that define E-Care Ambulance. We are also grateful for our amazing partnership with TGH Crystal River Freestanding Emergency Center and for the patient’s determination to find our team and share her story.

Moments like this remind us how precious life is and how taking the time to listen, advocate, and genuinely care can truly change someone’s life.
Congratulations, Eric and Zadee, on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you to our patient for allowing us to be part of her journey and for sharing this meaningful experience with us!