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Area Ambulance Driver

50+ Years of Service

To patients and providers in Eastern Iowa

Medical Transport Service You Can Trust

Area Ambulance Service is your lifeline to medical care in Cedar Rapids, Marion, and 15 surrounding communities.

Covering 260 square miles, our team of 80+ dedicated paramedics and EMTs ensures every call is met with skill, compassion, and the latest EMS technology. As an independent nonprofit, we are focused solely on serving the public and providing exceptional care when it matters most.

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Advanced Life Support ambulances

500

Combined years of EMS Experience

31K

Calls handled annually

EMT & Paramedic Careers

Learn & Work With the Best

Whether you are looking to start in EMS or are a provider looking for a new challenge, we can take your career to the next level. Discover training and work opportunities that allow you to make an impact, one call at a time.

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Interested in a career in EMS? We can train you!

Learn more about the AAS Training Academy for on the job training.

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What Our Team Members Say

I love working for Area Ambulance.  It is the best environment, everyone is willing to help each other out, they are always supportive, willing to teach you more, so you are always learning and everyone gets along  from the crews to the management.  You couldn't ask for a better place to work.   I have loved every minute of working for this company.

Abby Peck | NREMT

The high call volume and quick pace at Area have given me the exposure and experience I needed to make me the confident provider I am today.

Taylor Heims | NRP

At Area Ambulance, we are committed to delivering the highest standard of emergency medical care while supporting our crews with the tools and training they need to succeed. Our mission is simple: to serve our community with excellence, compassion, and integrity every day.

Amber Herboldsheimer | Director of Operations

Behind every ambulance on the road is a dispatcher making sure the crew has what they need. I take pride in being part of that support system, guiding calls from start to finish.

Ben Traeger | Dispatcher

Every call depends on equipment and technology working as it should. My role is to keep those systems running smoothly, giving our medics confidence that when seconds count, they have what they need.

Doug Wullweber | IT & Equipment Manager

Education is the foundation of excellent patient care. My goal is to give every provider the knowledge, confidence, and skills they need to serve our community at the highest level.

Taryn Dugan | Director of Education

At Area Ambulance, our mission is simple: to provide exceptional care with compassion and integrity. As CEO, I am proud to lead a team of dedicated professionals who put patients and community first every day.

Jennifer Peden | CEO

As a Shift Lead, my role is to support our crews so they can deliver the best care possible. Teamwork and trust are what make every response successful.

William Bartachek | Paramedic Shift Lead

As an AEMT, I’m proud to be part of the care team that brings advanced skills to the field. Every patient deserves compassion and quality care, no matter the situation.

Bri Silberschlag | AEMT

Education is one of the most powerful tools for success—and at Area Ambulance Services, it’s a top priority. We are committed to continuous learning and provider development. Our monthly training sessions cover a wide range of topics, ensuring our team stays informed and prepared. In addition, we offer an extensive library of training videos through an advanced online platform and are proud to be a newly accredited training center, providing opportunities for career advancement.

Bailey Chaplin | NREMT

Area Ambulance embraces change and grows in a collaborative, healthy fashion. As an employee, I always feel included.

Jared Sasina | NREMT

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