Company History

Walter Schaefer was a pioneer and an innovator who founded Schaefer Ambulance Service in 1932. Schaefer Ambulance was the first to provide Critical Care Transportation and launched the first FAA-certified Air Ambulance Service in the United States.

Mr. Schaefer took pride in being an industry leader in medical transportation and pre-hospital emergency care. He also believed in sharing his vision and knowledge with others. Mr. Schaefer was the founding president of both California Ambulance Association (1948) and the American Ambulance Association (1979). He mentored and guided many of the future ambulance service owners, which contributed to the growth of the industry nationwide.  

   Los Angeles Headquarters  (See Large)

   Air and Ground Ambulance Service  (See Large)

Today, Schaefer Ambulance Service, family-owned and operated since its founding, continues to build on the foundations of excellence and high standards set by Mr. Schaefer.  Southern California areas serviced by Schaefer Ambulance include Ventura County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County and Imperial County.

With state-of-the-art equipment and a well-trained staff of emergency medical technicians (EMT), paramedics, respiratory therapists and critical care nurses, Schaefer Ambulance Service offers the best patient care possible at competitive prices.

Ready to go, in the 1950's  (See Large)

An ambulance crew in 1960's  (See Large)

In the 70's  (See Large)

Ambulances and crews at the ready, in the 60's  (See Large)

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