Tri-Med Ambulance serves the Puget Sound with highly-trained emergency medical services personnel, specialized vehicles, and sophisticated medical technology, providing quality Basic Life Support, Bariatric, Critical Care and Wheelchair transportation. Providing clinically sophisticated advanced life support ambulance transfers with a Critical Care Transport Nurse onboard.
Providing comfortable and safe wheelchair accessible transportation for medical treatment and doctor visits. With headquarters located in Kent, Washington, Tri-Med fulfills its mission to providing dependable medical transportation services to communities throughout the western region. Tri-Med was founded in 1995 to provide shorter response times and compassionate care to ensure the well-being of our community.
Providing comfortable and safe wheelchair accessible transportation for medical treatment and doctor visits. With headquarters located in Kent, Washington, Tri-Med fulfills its mission to providing dependable medical transportation services to communities throughout the western region. Tri-Med was founded in 1995 to provide shorter response times and compassionate care to ensure the well-being of our community.
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From a humble start in 1995, Mr. Jay Davidson launched a three-ambulance service from his home in Burien, WA. As Tri-Med became known for its can-do approach to serving the community, area hospitals and fire departments turned to Tri-Med exclusively to provide ambulance transportation for the populations they serve.
Tri-Med Ambulance is committed to providing compassionate medical care and transportation for our patients and customers. Hiring employees with excellent credentials and providing an environment for ongoing training and career advancement. Providing safe and compassionate ambulance and cabulance transport with dependability, reliability and safety.
In a work environment that demands serious dedication to do the job well, Tri-Med also believes in lighthearted fun and camaraderie. Our employees are encouraged to enjoy their work while recognizing that we're all here to perform an important function. We are an organization committed to community, reliability, and personal development.
Matt Gau is the Operations Manager at Tri-Med Ambulance, LLC. Matt has spent all of his professional career in the EMS industry, and has held every position at Tri-Med during his tenure.
Beginning as a resident firefighter in 2001, he became more interested in the EMS side of the industry and transferred his focus to the private ambulance sector, all while embracing his unique understanding of how the service should be delivered to the Fire Departments.Matt's passion for providing exceptional service to our customers has blossomed from very early job experiences in retail.
Beginning as a resident firefighter in 2001, he became more interested in the EMS side of the industry and transferred his focus to the private ambulance sector, all while embracing his unique understanding of how the service should be delivered to the Fire Departments.Matt's passion for providing exceptional service to our customers has blossomed from very early job experiences in retail.
We provide medical transportation services to all the communities in King County. Under contract with Fire Departments throughout the region, we deploy ambulances strategically to enhance response times. We also provide various levels of care for patient discharges from hospitals, interfacility transports, prehospital care and transportation, and non-ambulance request for transport.
Reviews (18)
Greg Kisinger
Oct 24, 2021
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Cross S.
Aug 16, 2021
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First off the EMTs were awesome! It is their billing department. I called them to give my insurance information to cover the ambulance bill. I had a big argument with them because they refused to bill the correct insurance. I gave them the insurance information (Kaiser SoCal) but they said they will bill Kaiser WA instead.
Got a letter from them stating I had no insurance. So, I called them again. They want to bill Kaiser WA but I told them to bill Kaiser SoCal. They finally took the correct information and billed Kaiser SoCal.
A few weeks later I got another letter saying Kaiser SoCal denied
Got a letter from them stating I had no insurance. So, I called them again. They want to bill Kaiser WA but I told them to bill Kaiser SoCal. They finally took the correct information and billed Kaiser SoCal.
A few weeks later I got another letter saying Kaiser SoCal denied
Eric P.
Aug 02, 2021
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The people in the ambulance are awesome!! however there billing department is horrible.... was rear ended on I5 by a semi. used this service and like I said the people in the ambulance where awesome. when I got the bill, because I was not at fault. I tried to call there office and give them the info they need to bill the insurance. ya tell me why the automated system says please hold for the next operator. Then right away goes to a voice mail and lets you know they will not get back to you for at least 24 hrs....
Chaman Sahu
Jun 02, 2021
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Tri-Med took excellent care of me during 1 minute ride from Multicare Covington Heart Institute to Multicare ER Covington which is basically next building ... LOL. They billed my insurance $1000+ for the service.
I had hypotension after stress test, I was feeling little dizzy but was totally aware of what was happening there. I’m not a medical person to judge the decision to dispatch me to ER on an ambulance for the condition I was in, but I’m thankful to be alive. ER billed $10k+ to my insurance for couple of saline bottles they put me on and few test ordered in ER. This explains why health
I had hypotension after stress test, I was feeling little dizzy but was totally aware of what was happening there. I’m not a medical person to judge the decision to dispatch me to ER on an ambulance for the condition I was in, but I’m thankful to be alive. ER billed $10k+ to my insurance for couple of saline bottles they put me on and few test ordered in ER. This explains why health
Lindsey J.
Mar 22, 2021
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Diana Echols
Nov 15, 2020
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Tri-Med recently transported my elderly mother from Highline to our home. Mom was a bit scared. The crew had to navigate our split level and take her up multiple stairs to get her situated in her room. Alexis and Jordan were calm, careful, and compassionate. I really liked the way they thought through every action before taking a step and made sure they were in alignment with each other. They were great with my Mom. I am grateful for them. Please pass along my kudos.
Vangie Keefe
Aug 27, 2020
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Lori
Nov 03, 2019
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Excellent experience! Had to get my father transported from Harborview in Seattle to Post Falls, Idaho. Nurse was watching over my dad carefully the entire time & was very thoughtful with me as well.
We were quoted a much higher price from the other ambulance provider before Harborview realized that TriMed was contracted. For a 6 hour ambulance drive, I can say that the care was top notch & professional.
We were quoted a much higher price from the other ambulance provider before Harborview realized that TriMed was contracted. For a 6 hour ambulance drive, I can say that the care was top notch & professional.
Puppy Love Jezzrel
Jul 12, 2019
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Tri-med cam to pick me up to take to Valley Hospial because I couldn’t breath. Of the 3 oxygen tanks not one of them work.
It was under my assumpsion the ambulance techs are suppose to check all of the equipment prior to putting the ambulance in use. These two techs didn’t. I had asked for medic 1 because me back that had rod put in 8 1/2 weeks ago and that I couldn’t breathe
I think these fleets need to be retired and the employees trained better
It was under my assumpsion the ambulance techs are suppose to check all of the equipment prior to putting the ambulance in use. These two techs didn’t. I had asked for medic 1 because me back that had rod put in 8 1/2 weeks ago and that I couldn’t breathe
I think these fleets need to be retired and the employees trained better
Devon W.
May 08, 2019
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Just violently cut off on 405 by ambulance number 704. No turn signal. No warning. Just violently lane change and slamming on the brakes. Nearly cause 3 cars to slam into the back of him
I wonder if he saw the smoke from the tires locking up behind him. I wonder if he realized that someone behind him nearly got crushed by a semi truck that couldn't stop that fast. But I doubt anything like that mattered. Or he would have followed the law, used his signal apparently and checked his mirrors to make sure he wasn't causing a seriously dangerous situation.
I wonder if he saw the smoke from the tires locking up behind him. I wonder if he realized that someone behind him nearly got crushed by a semi truck that couldn't stop that fast. But I doubt anything like that mattered. Or he would have followed the law, used his signal apparently and checked his mirrors to make sure he wasn't causing a seriously dangerous situation.
Ann R.
Apr 01, 2019
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D. A.
Dec 19, 2018
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I had an excellent experience with Tri Med.
Here's what happened: I had fallen in the morning and fractured my knee cap. It took all day to get treatment and, at around 11pm, Tri Med took me home from the ER. When I got home and I could not put weight on my leg, the EMTs carried me up my stairs and then they prepared my house for me. They put out flameless candles, found my flashlight, removed the runners for safety and took the pillows off of the couch so I could rest. They went above and beyond the call of duty. They were caring and compassionate. I appreciate Tri Med.
Here's what happened: I had fallen in the morning and fractured my knee cap. It took all day to get treatment and, at around 11pm, Tri Med took me home from the ER. When I got home and I could not put weight on my leg, the EMTs carried me up my stairs and then they prepared my house for me. They put out flameless candles, found my flashlight, removed the runners for safety and took the pillows off of the couch so I could rest. They went above and beyond the call of duty. They were caring and compassionate. I appreciate Tri Med.
Samantha Z.
Jun 12, 2018
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My son had to be transported by Tri-Med twice in the last year. My son is autistic and does not always react well to changes in environment, especially when he is not feeling well. The EMTs who cared for my son on both ambulance trips were exceptionally kind and compassionate. They helped my son feel safe and they eased my stress and fears, as well. Tri-Med truly sets the bar for service excellence and I am forever grateful.
Ja R.
Jun 01, 2018
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Not sure where all the negative reviews are coming from. I’ve had nothing but excellent experiences with all of their staff in the field as well as with their office staff. Always very accommodating even with last minute changes to my schedule.
Considering the traffic nightmare these amazing people have to navigate day in and day out, they do an amazing job. Hands down best ambulance and medical transportation company around!
Considering the traffic nightmare these amazing people have to navigate day in and day out, they do an amazing job. Hands down best ambulance and medical transportation company around!
David D.
May 24, 2018
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Great experience. Shelby with the earlobes was friendly professional and took care and patience to transfer my grandma from apartment and put in the cabulance safely. Timing was perfect so there was no wait, but we know that's not to be expected all the time since it's for non-emergency. Will use again if needed. Thanks.
Charlie M.
Feb 02, 2018
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I had a wonderful experience, i didn't call them for a scratched chin or try to force them to run lights and siren when it is against the law, just because i might be impatient. These guys took excellent care of me and arrived as quickly as they could seeing as they have no control over traffic or when the call is directed to them. It's a thankless job especially from those that waste their time on boo boo's when they could have just driven to a clinic rather than waste EMS resources.
Kayla G.
Oct 20, 2017
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Trimed headquarters is actually in kent, but great crews. They respond with the fire department for 911 calls and can also be called for minor emergencies that don't need the fire department as well as transport by wheelchair van and on a stretcher. They do not respond to 911 calls UNTIL the fire department calls for them and they cannot go lights and sirens for your booboo. They are only allowed to if instructed yup by the hospital or fd so don't get mad at them.
Devin Albano
Sep 06, 2016
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Unprofessional and gross. Didn't seem to care at all, took 30 min for one to arrive. They dropped me multiple times trying to carry me out. Driver took the long way around to accumulate more mileage to the hospital. Constantly hitting bumps and curves, swerving all over the road. Sat with a laceration on my chin that they basically ignored and let me bleed all over myself. I am truly disgusted with Tri-Med. If it were my son in that ambulance instead of me I would have been worried for his life. If you have any other options at all besides Tri-Med I urge you to use them. Even if it's having a neighbor
