Gold Cross, SouthStar ambulance companies are joining forces
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Gold Cross EMS and SouthStar EMS announced they have reached an agreement for SouthStar EMS to join the Gold Cross family starting Jan. 1.
The deal will maintain existing leadership teams and operations.
“SouthStar EMS is an established provider in our area. We share the same guiding principles that have made both companies trusted providers in our communities,” Gold Cross EMS CEO Vince Brogdon said. “We are excited to have Jim Adkins and his SouthStar EMS Family join the Gold Cross Family. We are both dedicated to the communities we serve.”
Headquartered in Augusta, SouthStar EMS currently serves as a provider in the 911 systems in Richmond and Columbia County, as well as Aiken County in South Carolina. SouthStar EMS also provides non-emergency transportation all over Georgia and South Carolina, and beyond.
Gold Cross EMS, Inc. is based out of Martinez and specializes in emergency and non-emergency ground transport.
The new partnership will operate more than 100 vehicles with more than 525 employees between the two companies.
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