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      Mercy             Ambulance Service Began         in 1952
Today the building is used by AMR after they Purchased  Mercy Ambulance Service's entire Operations in Michigan, Indiana, Las Vegas, and Virginia
    AMR IS NO MERCY
During this period Mercy also utilized several "Sub Stations" that were located through out Kent and Ottawa Counties.
The Brady's always had equipped the Company with the most Advanced and high tech vehicles and medical equipment that was on the market, as shown here as they purchased this Custom Built Ambulance in 1974 becoming one of the 1st Modular Units in EMS.
(below the white background on the ambulance reads "Life Support Unit") To the left in the Background you can see One of the Three Suburban high top Ambulances that had been added to Mercy's continued growing Fleet of EMS Units.
Ron Brady, The man who started and built Mercy Ambulance is shown here in this Picture.  He is the 2nd man to the left short and slightly stocky.
As Mercy's business grew, so did Mercy's Fleet.  Since Mercy's Conception Ron Brady always Purchased the most Advanced and Sophisticated Ambulances Built.
As Mercy continued to grow, so did the Brady Families Participation.  Young Scott Brady, Ron's son was a Paramedic in the early days of EMS. 
Scott seen here to the left accepting receipt of two new Cadillac's that would join the many Cadillac Ambulances in Mercy's Fleet.  Scott  Brady eventually became the President and CEO of Mercy Ambulance which continued to grow and became a Nationally Known Private EMS Service.
Mercy was a very well known and a popular Private Ambulance Provider, in the 60's & 70's Mercy's rival was "Buds Ambulance Service," which competed heavily with Mercy.  Buds went out of business twice once in the late 70's and finally closed it's doors for good in 1984.  In 1981 Life EMS opened.  Mercy continued to grow and diversify thru 1994, when AMR bought the Company.
Mercy Purchased Four "Road Rescue," Type III Ambulances. This 1994 Rig was then Final Unit added by the Brady's before they Sold thier thriving Company to AMR in late 1994.  The sale was a sad day for Kent County.  AMR has failed in maintaining the Reputation that Mercy Ambulance and the Brady's had Built in thier 46 Years of Service to our Community.
Growth and Standards in EMS influenced the the style and safety features that have evolved in the way that Ambulances are manufactured TODAY
APRIL 23, 2008
State of Michigan
In Memory of Mr. Ronald Brady Founder of MERCY Ambulance Service who has passed away.
GRPD Cruiser Courtesy of Sgt Merril
Copyrighted GRPD
God Bless The Brave Men and Women of EMS that are Deeply Dedicated to Preserving Life!
THE EMS PRAYER
As I perform my duty Lord
Whatever be the call,
Help to guide and keep me safe
From dangers big and small.

I want to serve and do my best
No matter what the scene,
I pledge to keep my skills refined,
My judgment quick and keen.

This calling to give of myself
Most do not understand,
But I stand ready all the time
To help my fellow man.

To have the chance to help a child
Restore his laugh with glee,
A word of thanks I might not hear,
But knowing is enough for me.

The praise of men is fine for some,
But I feel truly blessed,
That you, Oh Lord, have chosen me

To serve in EMS!
1980's Kent County  Police Emergency Unit
                   Non-Transport ALS Unit
A Early Seventies Mercy ALS Unit shown here on the Scene of a Fatal car vs Train Accident

What Agency Delivers EMS Care In Your City?
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Fire Department Ambulance
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In the picture below Grand Rapids Police Department Paramedics along with Paramedics from Mercy Ambulance frantically tried to revive a police officer that was gunned down after responding to a robbery in progress.  GRPD Officer Herman Gloe was fatally shot, despite the Paramedics attempts, Officer Gloe was pronounced dead at the hospital.  Officer Gloe left  a wife and three children behind. The Suspect was fatally wounded in the gun battle.   
1972 MERCY'S FLEET OF CADILLAC'S
A Kent County E-Unit Deputy with a drug box
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Scott Brady Former Paramedic and CEO of Mercy Ambulance Service
E-Unit Patch
A 1991 Mercy Ambulance State of the Art Vehicle, built by McCoy Miller
WEST MI LOCAL EMS HISTORY
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In order to become a paramedic you must first complete basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training. Basic EMT training is conducted by many Community Colleges in Michigan.

Your first step is to enroll in EMT training. EMT requirements are as follows:

1. It must be a state approved EMT program.

2. You must have a high school diploma or GED and be 18 yrs of age.

3. You must be able to pass a physical examination and be signed off by a physician as having sufficient health to do the responsibilities of an EMT.

4. Be free of Felony, drug, or DUI convictions.

5. Pass the schools prescribed EMT course with usually an average of 80%



After meeting those requirements, an applicant will need to enroll in a Paramedic training course given by many institutions (Community Colleges) for admission to the Paramedic program.
Emergency Medical Services as provided by Vlounteers EMS Companies, Private EMS Such as Life EMS, American Medical Response, Municipal EMS Agencies, as well as Some Police Departments and Many Fire EMS Divisions.  In addition in the State of Michigan ALL Firefighters are trained to the Level of Medical First Responders and provide 1st Response medical attention prior to ALS Arrival.
This patient was Later pronouced Dead on Arrival
Aero Med-Air Medical Transport
(EMS Helicopter)
5452 44th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI  49512-4093
(616)391-5330   

Albion Area Ambulance Service
805 W Erie St
Albion, MI  49224-1523
(517)629-9431   

Alger County Offices--Ambulance Service
209 Maple St
Munising, MI  49862-1040
(906)387-4444   

Allegan Emergency Medical Service
570 Linn St # 3
Allegan, MI  49010-1572 phone:
(269)673-5588   

Allegiance EMS
2675 S Milford Rd
Milford, MI  48381-3160 phone:
(248)684-5970   

Alliance Mobile Health
1625 Star Batt Dr
Rochester Hills, MI  48309-3706
(248)852-6072   

Allied EMS
200 E Fairview St
Harbor Springs, MI  49740-1236
(231)526-9333   

Allied EMS
220 Burdette St
Saint Ignace, MI  49781-1712
(906)643-6538   

Allied EMS Inc
220 Burdette St
Saint Ignace, MI  49781-1712
phone: (906)643-6538   

Allied EMS Service
406 Dale Mancina Village
Mancelona, MI  49659
(231)587-0150   

Bay Ambulance Inc--Ambulance Service
Baraga, MI  49908 phone:
(906)353-6789   

Bay Ambulance Inc--Business Office
Baraga, MI  49908 phone:
(906)353-6196   

Beacon Ambulance
126 W Arch St
Ironwood, MI  49938-1900 phone:
(906)932-6230   

Beacon Ambulance Service--Emergency Service
101 E Cloverland Dr
Ironwood, MI  49938-1227 phone:
(906)932-4444   

Beaver Island Ambulance
38030 Michigan Ave
Beaver Island, MI  49782 phone:
(231)448-2700   

Boyne City Ambulance
319 N Lake St
Boyne City, MI  49712-2109 phone:
(231)582-0335   

Bpoh Ambulance Service
201 W Orchard St
Delton, MI  49046-9569 phone:
(269)623-5402   

Branch County Ambulance Service
580 Marshall Rd
Coldwater, MI  49036-9201 phone:
(517)278-2325   

Bruce Crossing Ambulance Service
Bruce Crossing, MI  49912 phone:
(906)884-2400   

Burt Township--Ambulance Corp
Munising, MI  49862 phone:
(906)387-4444   

Byron Area Ambulance Service
210 S Saginaw St
Byron, MI  48418-9570 phone:
(810)266-5220   

C M Ambulance Service Inc
3370 W Vienna Rd # 1
Clio, MI  48420-1349 phone:
(810)686-5300   

Cassopolis Area Ambulance Service
112 N Disbrow St
Cassopolis, MI  49031-1304 phone:
(269)445-3730   

Central Huron Ambulance North
8633 Lake St
Port Austin, MI  48467-9560 phone:
(989)738-6118   

Central Huron Ambulance Service
291 E Soper Rd
Bad Axe, MI  48413-8379 phone:
(989)269-7572   

Cheboygan Life Support Systems
7051 Bunker Rd
Indian River, MI  49749-9377 phone:
(231)238-8375   

Clinton Area Ambulance Service
107 Brush St
Saint Johns, MI  48879-1555 phone:
(989)224-4132   

Coloma Ambulance
32550 County Road 687
Bangor, MI  49013-9405 phone:
(269)427-5199   

Community Emergency Service
919 Port St
Saint Joseph, MI  49085-1116 phone:
(269)925-2141   

Concord EMS
1340 John A Pappalas Dr
Detroit, MI  48202 phone:
(313)875-0000   

Corunna Area Ambulance Service
610 N Shiawassee St
Corunna, MI  48817-1040 phone:
(989)743-3050   

Croswell Ambulance Service
Croswell, MI  48422 phone:
(810)648-2000   

Davison Ambulance
914 N State Rd
Davison, MI  48423-1134 phone:
(810)653-2122   

Decatur-Hamilton Quick
124 N Phelps St
Decatur, MI  49045-1009 phone:
(269)423-4381   
Deerfield Ambulance--Lapeer City Base
1811 W Genesee St
Lapeer, MI  48446-1705 phone:
(810)245-0318   

Delta Emergency Vehicle Sales
1007 Eddie Dr
Lansing, MI  48917-9240 phone:
(517)323-7121   

Below a List of Michigans EMS Agencies
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1968 TO 1994 ALL ALS  1994/CURRENTLY ENDED AS OF JANUARY 2005
This was the First GRPD E-Unit
AMR SOLD
American Medical Response Inc, along with EmCare a division of AMR has been sold to Onex Partners LP out of Toronto.  Onex paid a purchase price for AMR along with EmCare for an approximately $1 billion price tag. A reported equity investment consisted of approximately $270 million giving Onex a 98% ownership interest. The equity investment was funded through Onex Partners LP along with a certain portion of its limited partners.

AMR is the largest U.S. provider of ambulance transport services, which is currently operating 4,400 vehicles in more than 260 locations through out 34 states and currently employs approximately 18,200 employees. EmCare which is a leading provider of out sourced for hospital emergency department physicians along with staffing and management services in the United States. EmCare presently has contracts with over 300 hospitals in 38 states which employ an approximate 4,100 employees and clinicians.

This is the fourth investment in healthcare Onex has completed since the beginning of 2004.accoring to a February press release by Onex.

There is currently no indication of change in services or employee status
BUDS AMB UNIT 128
A Officer Down from a fatal gunshot wound
THE HISTORY OF THE KENT COUNTY POLICE EMERGENCY UNITS
Mercy Paramedics and  G.R. City Police E-Unit Officers work a Cardiac Arrest on a city bus.
  Mercy Operated out of a Converted Gas Station in the late 60's which also housed it's Administrative Offices and Dispatch Center.
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NEW NAVIGATION MENU 02-2008
Mercy built this High Tech Headquarters which was dedicated and Opened in 1990.
RON BRADY
1950's Mercy's First Fleet
1960's Mercy's add's to it's Fleet