Escalon Community Ambulance

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ECA started in 1961 by a group of concerned local citizens who banded together, raised the needed money to buy an ambulance and staffed it with the local reserve police officers. Les Prater a local farmer used money donated in the name of his late mother to help get the ball rolling, while Walt Hogan of Hogan Mfg and the Gonzalez families organized fund raisers. In 1961 a little blue ticket was so

ld to the public making each family member of the and effectively giving them a stake in the survival of ECA. That membership has grown to over one thousand households and remains an important part of the success of ECA. ECA was totally staffed by volunteers until 1987 when the then Board of Directors hired their first full time Chief. In the years following the service has grown to twenty three career and reserve EMT’s and Paramedics. ECA was formerly housed out of a garage located at Pioneer Hospital until the late seventies. The garage was purchased and erected by the Escalon Lions Club. In 1992 ECA Escalonians Clark and Mildred Swanson donated property located at 1480 Ullrey Ave. Mark Hogan of Hogan Mfg provided the needed financing to build a facility that included ambulances bays, office and sleeping quarters for future staffing and a training room. Due to the generosity of the Community of Escalon and Hogan Mfg ECA was able to pay off the facility debt within two years! ECA owns and operates four ambulances, three of which are fully Advanced Life Support equipped, and one advanced life support equipped support vehicle. ECA is proud of its community and heritage, understanding its role in providing life saving emergency medical services as well as dependable and necessary routine transportations services to Escalon and its surrounding communities.

We are thankful for your service.
11/11/2024

We are thankful for your service.

Drive Safely
01/07/2024

Drive Safely

Crew is out early this morning, please drive safe. Our roads can be dark and foggy, get to your destination safely. Esca...
12/11/2023

Crew is out early this morning, please drive safe. Our roads can be dark and foggy, get to your destination safely. Escalon Consolidated Fire Protection District

Escalon Consolidated Fire Protection District Escalon Police Department
10/28/2023

Escalon Consolidated Fire Protection District Escalon Police Department

Thank you Escalon Consolidated Fire Protection District for inviting ECA to participate in your annual 9-11 ceremony.
09/11/2023

Thank you Escalon Consolidated Fire Protection District for inviting ECA to participate in your annual 9-11 ceremony.

Thank you members and business supporters our 2022 Ambulance is outfitted, equipped with the latest life saving technolo...
07/14/2023

Thank you members and business supporters our 2022 Ambulance is outfitted, equipped with the latest life saving technology and ready for deployment.

Pictured with the new ambulance is our 3rd Annual Kid Campers who created their own Ambulances with manager Herrero.

We have a few spots left for the 7/18 & 7/25 Kids Safety Camp. If you signed up your little for camp and they were unabl...
07/13/2023

We have a few spots left for the 7/18 & 7/25 Kids Safety Camp. If you signed up your little for camp and they were unable to attend they need to be reregistered to attend the 18th & 25th.

Supply & materials are limited. 🧰

07/13/2023

The air temperatures may be hot but ground temperatures are hotter!

Air temps of 102°F can result in blacktop temperatures of 167°F

You can cook an egg at 144-158°F! If the ground is too hot for you, it's too hot for your pets.

07/13/2023

Firefighters are committed to keeping the public safe both on land and in water. Here are some tips to reduce the risk of drowning – which results in 11 US deaths per day.
• Learning to swim is an essential life skill that empowers individuals to enjoy aquatic activities responsibly.
• Using a personal floatation device (PFD) can also play a role in saving lives.
• Finally, be extra careful around natural bodies of water that are cold and fast-moving.

07/13/2023

Major Heat Risk is expected this weekend. Impacts will be widespread and all individuals without access to proper cooling/hydration will be affected. Consider rescheduling outdoor plans and follow heat safety tips!

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1480 Ullrey Avenue
Escalon, CA
95320

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+12098381351

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Our Story , A Reach For Life

ECA started in 1961 by a group of concerned local citizens who banded together, raised the needed money to buy an ambulance and staffed it with the local reserve police officers. Les Prater a local farmer used money donated in the name of his late mother to help get the ball rolling, while Walt Hogan of Hogan Mfg and the Gonzalez families organized fund raisers. In 1961 a little blue ticket was sold to the public making each family member of the and effectively giving them a stake in the survival of ECA. That membership has grown to over one thousand households and remains an important part of the success of ECA. ECA was totally staffed by volunteers until 1987 when the then Board of Directors hired their first full time Chief. In the years following the service has grown to twenty three career and reserve EMT’s and Paramedics. ECA was formerly housed out of a garage located at Pioneer Hospital until the late seventies. The garage was purchased and erected by the Escalon Lions Club. In 1992 ECA Escalonians Clark and Mildred Swanson donated property located at 1480 Ullrey Ave. Mark Hogan of Hogan Mfg provided the needed financing to build a facility that included ambulances bays, office and sleeping quarters for future staffing and a training room. Due to the generosity of the Community of Escalon and Hogan Mfg ECA was able to pay off the facility debt within two years! ECA owns and operates four ambulances, three of which are fully Advanced Life Support equipped, and one support vehicle. ECA is proud of its community and heritage, understanding its role in providing life saving emergency medical services as well as dependable and necessary routine transportations services to Escalon and its surrounding communities.