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LHCFD receives approval to provide ambulance service 

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City has announced it received approval from the Arizona Department of Health Services to provide ambulance transport services, effective immediately. In a groundbreaking partnership, the Lake Havasu City Fire Department will collaborate with River Medical as the City’s exclusive ambulance provider, ensuring residents and visitors have access to high-quality emergency medical services.

This approval represents a significant milestone for the Lake Havasu City Fire Department and River Medical, who are joining forces to enhance emergency medical response capabilities and elevate the standard of care in Lake Havasu City. Fire Chief Peter J. Pilafas expressed his excitement about the new ambulance transport service, stating, “We are thrilled to launch our ambulance transport service in partnership with River Medical. This collaboration demonstrates our shared commitment to providing top-tier emergency medical services to the community and underscores our dedication to public safety and well-being.”

“The partnership between the Lake Havasu City Fire Department and River Medical marks a new era of excellence in emergency medical care for Lake Havasu City. Together, we are poised not only to meet but to exceed existing standards in ambulance transport service. Our shared goal is to ensure that residents and visitors receive the highest level of care during medical emergencies, setting a new benchmark for emergency medical services in our community,” said Pilafas.