Our Story

Serving the Verde Valley Since 1972

For over 50 years, Verde Valley Ambulance Company has been the backbone of emergency medical services in Cottonwood and the surrounding communities. We are locally operated, not for profit, deeply rooted, and committed to the people we serve.

Verde Valley Ambulance works closely with Cottonwood Fire Department, Verde Valley Fire District, Jerome Fire Department, Verde Valley Medical Center, law enforcement agencies, air medical providers, and other regional partners to provide coordinated care when our community needs us most.

Our Mission

We strive to maintain public trust with the efficient delivery of compassionate, courteous, and professional treatment and transport of those placed in our care.

Our Values

Professionalism

Our crews are trained to the highest standards and hold certifications in advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, and pre-hospital trauma life support.

Compassion

We treat every patient with dignity and respect. In your most vulnerable moments, we are there — calm, skilled, and focused entirely on your wellbeing.

Community

We are your neighbors. We invest in community health programs, public education, and partnerships with local healthcare providers to keep the Verde Valley healthy.

Accountability

As a locally operated service, we answer directly to the communities we serve. Transparency, responsiveness, and continuous improvement are core to how we operate.

Certifications & Accreditations

Yavapai County EMS ProviderArizona Department of Health Services LicensedACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life SupportPALS — Pediatric Advanced Life SupportPHTLS — Pre-Hospital Trauma Life SupportNIMS/ICS Compliant