Mohawk Ambulance Service
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Emergency medical services |
| Predecessor | Mohawk Ambulance & Oxygen Service, Inc. |
| Founded | March 2, 1978 in Schenectady, New York, United States |
| Headquarters | Schenectady , United States |
Area served | Upstate New York (Albany, Rensselaer County, Schenectady County, Cohoes) |
Key people | James McPartlon III (CEO), Dr. Heidi Cordi (Medical Director) |
| Products | Emergency medical services (Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support) |
Number of employees | 500 (2023) |
| Parent | Parkland Ambulance Service, Inc. |
| Website | mohawkambulance |
Mohawk Ambulance Service stands as the foremost privately held ambulance provider in upstate New York. Operating under the corporate entity Parkland Ambulance Service, Inc., its main office is situated in Schenectady, NY. The organization oversees multiple subsidiaries such as Schenectady Ambulance Service, Capital District Ambulance Service, and Doctor's Ambulance Service, thereby broadening its presence throughout significant regional markets including Albany, Rensselaer County, and neighboring localities.
Founded in 1978, Mohawk Ambulance employs a workforce of around 500 personnel and operates a fleet comprising 50 ambulances alongside 6 flycars distributed across six facilities. Annually, the company responds to over 76,000 calls (as of 2023), delivering both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) services. The leadership team is headed by CEO James McPartlon III, with Medical Director Dr. Heidi Cordi providing clinical oversight.
Mohawk’s strategic approach emphasizes delivering full-spectrum emergency medical services within its designated markets. By capitalizing on its broad regional network and subsidiary operations, the company maintains growth momentum and secures a competitive edge within the private ambulance sector.
Company history
Mohawk Ambulance & Oxygen Service, Inc. was originally established on July 22, 1965, by Edward J. O'Connor, a police officer by profession. This entity was officially dissolved by the New York State Department of State on March 31, 1982.
Separately, Parkland Ambulance Service, Inc. was incorporated in New York on March 2, 1978. Operating under the Mohawk Ambulance Service name with state health department approval, it commenced paramedic-level services in 1982, becoming one of the pioneers in the region to offer such advanced care. In 1984, Parkland acquired Schenectady Ambulance Service; while this subsidiary functions autonomously, its staffing is managed through Mohawk Ambulance Service.
Expansion continued with new stations established in Troy (1985), Albany (1986), Brunswick (2002), a second Albany location (2008), and Glenville (2012). In 1989, a specialized neonatal and pediatric transport unit was launched through a collaboration with Albany Medical Center.
In 2017, Parkland further grew by acquiring Capital District Ambulance Service and Physician's Ambulance Service (also known as Doctors Ambulance Service), maintaining operations under those established names. Most recently in 2025, Mohawk extended its service area to include Cohoes, New York, operating from the Cohoes Fire Hill Station after securing an official contract.
This pattern of acquisitions combined with strategic station openings has significantly enhanced Mohawk’s market penetration and operational coverage for emergency medical transportation throughout the region.
Stations
| Facility | Location |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 357 Kings Road, Schenectady, NY |
| Station 1 | 793 State Street, Schenectady, NY |
| Station 2 | 161 McChesney Ave, Brunswick, NY |
| Station 3 | 290 Quail Street, Albany, NY |
| Station 4 | 59 Pleasant Street, Cohoes, NY |
| Station 5 | 570 Central Ave, Albany, NY |
| Station 6 | 176 Freemans Bridge Rd, Schenectady, NY |
BLS 911 - (Fire Department Based ALS)
- Albany City (Albany County)
- Schenectady City (Schenectady County)
- Scotia Village (Schenectady County)
Primary ALS Coverage
- Brunswick Town (Rensselaer County)
- Glenville Town (Schenectady County), excluding Scotia
- Niskayuna Town (Schenectady County), excluding Niskayuna Fire District 1
- Rensselaer City (Rensselaer County)
- Cohoes City (Albany County) — Effective May 1, 2025
ALS Intercept Coverage
- Berlin Town (Rensselaer County)
- Castleton Town (Rensselaer County)
- East Nassau Town (Rensselaer County)
- Grafton Town (Rensselaer County)
- Nassau Town (Rensselaer County)
- Stephentown Town (Rensselaer County)
External links
- Companies based in Schenectady County, New York
- Ambulance services in the United States
- Emergency services in New York (state)
- American companies established in 1964
- 1964 establishments in New York (state)
- Medical and health organizations based in New York (state)
- Companies of the United States by year of establishment