Business Details
33 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Emergency & Non-Emergency Ambulance Services in Bellingham, WA
Founded in 1993, we provide emergency and non-emergency medical transportation services throughout Northwest Washington and Southern British Columbia. Our team of experienced Emergency Medical Technicians, many with Fire Service backgrounds, delivers compassionate care using advanced life-saving equipment. We maintain 24/7 availability for urgent transfers, hospital discharges, and specialized medical transports. Our crews collaborate with air ambulance agencies to ensure continuity of critical care across the Great Northwest. We prioritize patient dignity through personalized service, from bedside assistance to wheelchair transportation.Our dispatch team coordinates complex logistics and billing processes to reduce client stress. Licensed by the Washington State Department of Health, we uphold trauma verification standards while maintaining short response times. We serve Whatcom, Skagit, and Island Counties with headquarters in Ferndale, WA. Our commitment to community health extends to special event coverage at sporting venues and remote film productions. Through three decades of service, we have become a trusted provider of essential medical transportation solutions.
Services
Emergency Ambulance
Non-Emergency Transport
Special Event Coverage
Specialized Transportation
Long-Distance Transfers
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We maintain 24/7 availability for emergency medical transportation services
- Our EMT crews have extensive Fire Service experience and specialized training
- We provide specialized transportation beyond standard curb-to-curb service
- Our response times consistently meet critical care delivery requirements
- We coordinate complex logistics with multiple healthcare providers
Associations and certifications
- Washington State Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical and Trauma Services
What people say
Kind and loving people
Compassionate care
Trust them driving
Total sweetheart
Using you again
Services
Emergency Ambulance
We provide immediate emergency medical response for critical situations requiring urgent hospital transport. Our certified EMTs utilize advanced life-support equipment during transport to local hospitals. This service operates 24/7 with rapid response times for trauma incidents, acute illnesses, and life-threatening conditions across Northwest Washington.
Non-Emergency Transport
Scheduled transportation for patients requiring medical supervision between healthcare facilities. We handle hospital discharges to skilled nursing facilities, physician appointments, and interfacility transfers. Our crews maintain patient dignity during non-urgent moves with specialized equipment for mobility-challenged individuals across Western Washington.
Special Event Coverage
Standby medical services for large gatherings including motor speedway races, sporting events, and film productions. We provide on-site ambulance units and trained personnel for event safety at locations like Hannagan Speedway and Western Washington University. This service has operated for nearly 30 years with specialized emergency response protocols.
Specialized Transportation
Personalized transportation beyond standard curb-to-curb service for wheelchair users. Our crews assist with transfers from bed to wheelchair and vice versa while maintaining confidentiality. This service includes door-to-door medical transportation with specialized equipment for clients needing extra assistance across our service area.
Long-Distance Transfers
Extended medical transportation between states and countries including transfers to specialized facilities. We coordinate cross-border logistics with Canadian healthcare providers for patients requiring care outside Washington State. Our crews are trained for extended transports with continuous patient monitoring during long-distance journeys to out-of-state hospitals.
People
Rick Kowsky
President
Rick Kowsky leads Cascade Ambulance with over three decades of emergency medical services experience. He oversees daily operations and strategic direction while maintaining compliance with state health department regulations. His leadership focuses on community healthcare accessibility and emergency preparedness across the Pacific Northwest.
Questions
What types of ambulance services do you provide?
We offer emergency response, non-emergency medical transport, specialized wheelchair transportation, long-distance transfers, and event medical standby services.
Are your services available 24/7?
Yes, our ambulance crews operate 24 hours daily, 365 days a year, with dispatch available for immediate assistance.
Do you provide transportation outside Washington State?
We offer long-distance transfers to Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia, including Vancouver Island, with proper coordination.
How do I schedule non-emergency transport?
Contact our dispatch center at 360-312-0911 to arrange scheduled medical transportation with our coordination team.
What qualifications do your crew members have?
All crew members are certified EMTs with specialized training, including trauma care and advanced life support equipment operation.
Do you accept insurance for ambulance services?
We work with most major insurance providers and assist with billing coordination through our dedicated office staff.
Reviews (5)
Liz McCarter
Oct 19, 2021
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From the front of the hospital to the back of the hospital $1,800. Insane. Monopoly of Washington state. Ask for options before they transport you.
Savannah Milton
Jul 18, 2019
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If i could give this place zero stars i would. They left my dying grandfather in the lobby of Saint Joseph Hospital, confused, disoriented, and dying from cancer. DO NOT USE THIS PLACE IF YOU CAN HELP IT. They are horrible people.
Veronica Smith
Aug 07, 2018
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Cascade Ambulance is sending me to collections over $120. My father passed away (and my power of attorney that allowed me to pay his bills) before their last bill came in. They are apparently so short of cash that they can't wait for my dad's estate to settle. I've taken care of my father (and paid his bills on time) for 2+ years. This is absolutely pathetic.
Kimberly Mckinley
Jul 25, 2018
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I only rated this as three stars because I have not been here and honestly can not tell you any details about this place sorry
SageBrush
Jul 03, 2018
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These are very kind and loving people! I trust them driving my grandfather from his home to the hospital or wherever he needs to go. The woman at the office is a total sweetheart. Thank you Cascade Ambulance! We will be using you again!
