Acadian Companies

Acadian Companies is an employee-owned organization founded in 1971, dedicated to improving the lives of patients, customers, and employees through innovation and diverse services. Initially starting as a small ambulance service in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, it has grown into one of the largest privately held medical transportation companies in the U.S., operating in over 70 parishes and counties across Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas.

The company offers a wide range of services through its six main divisions. Acadian Ambulance Service provides ground emergency medical transportation, while Acadian Air Med offers air medical transport. The Executive Aircraft Charter Service expands transportation capabilities, and Acadian Total Security delivers security monitoring services. The National EMS Academy focuses on training emergency medical service professionals, and Safety Management Systems provides industrial health and safety consulting. Acadian Companies is known for its commitment to high standards in medical care and transportation, reflected in its dual accreditation by CAAS and CAMTS.