Palmerton Community Ambulance Association
Serving Our Community Since 1945
Palmerton Community Ambulance Association provides 24/7 emergency response and non-emergency medical transport across Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
What We Do
Here When You Need Us Most
Emergency Response
When every second counts, our trained professional crews are ready to respond. We provide basic life support and rapid emergency medical care to Palmerton and surrounding Carbon County communities — day or night, rain or shine.
Learn About Emergency ServicesNon-Emergency Medical Transport
Need a safe, reliable ride to a medical appointment, dialysis, or hospital discharge? Our non-emergency transport service ensures you get where you need to go with the care and dignity you deserve.
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Our Story
A Legacy of Community Care
For over 80 years, our professional crews have answered the call — through blizzards, floods, and the quiet emergencies that happen every day in our neighborhoods.
Founded in 1945 by neighbors who believed in looking out for one another, the Palmerton Community Ambulance Association has grown into a fully paid, professional EMS organization rooted in the values of service, compassion, and community.
Community Voices
Trusted by Our Neighbors
"When my father had a heart attack, the crew arrived within minutes. Their calm, professional care made all the difference. We are forever grateful to these dedicated professionals."
Margaret H.
Palmerton, PA
"I rely on their non-emergency transport for my weekly dialysis appointments. They are always on time, always kind, and treat me like family. I don't know what I'd do without them."
Robert K.
Lehighton, PA
"These folks are the backbone of our community. My family has called on them twice over the years and every time they showed up with skill, speed, and genuine compassion."
Linda M.
Bowmanstown, PA
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Planning ahead for a medical appointment or hospital visit? Request your transport in advance and travel with confidence.
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We're hiring certified EMTs and paratransit drivers. Join a professional team that makes a real difference in Carbon County every single day.
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