Stand-by for events
Stand-By Ambulance for Events in Houston
A Preferred EMS ambulance and crew stay on site for your event, BLS, ALS or MICU. Dispatch confirms the level with you. Call Dispatch to plan your event.
- Serving Greater Houston since 2004. Since 2004
- Dispatch answered 24/7. Dispatch 24/7
- Over 40 EMTs and paramedics. 40+ EMTs and paramedics
- Texas EMS license 1000961. Texas EMS license 1000961

Service overview
An ambulance on site for your event
Preferred EMS provides stand-by ambulance service for all kinds of events in Houston and nearby cities, such as sports games, concerts, festivals, and community, school and company events.
You choose the level of care: BLS, ALS or MICU. Dispatch is available 24/7 to plan your event and confirm availability for your date.
Before you call
What to have ready when you call Dispatch
Have the basic event details ready so Dispatch can plan with you.
Date and hours
The event date, start time and end time.
Location
The event address and where the ambulance can park.
Level of care
BLS, ALS or MICU. If you are not sure, Dispatch can explain each level.
Contact person
A name and phone number for the person in charge on the day.
For event organizers
For event organizers and venues
Event organizers, venues, schools and companies can call Preferred EMS dispatch to plan stand-by ambulance service.
Call Dispatch (713) 791-9000Questions
Stand-by ambulance questions
What is a stand-by ambulance?
An ambulance and crew that stay at your event for the hours you book.
What kinds of events do you cover?
All kinds of events, for example sports games, concerts, festivals, and community, school and company events. Call Dispatch to discuss yours.
Which levels of care can you provide at an event?
BLS, ALS or MICU. You choose the level when you plan the event with Dispatch.
How do I book a stand-by ambulance?
Call Dispatch at (713) 791-9000. Dispatch is available 24/7 and will confirm availability for your event date.
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Other transport services
- Basic Life Support (BLS)Basic life support with two EMTs.
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)Advanced life support with a paramedic and an EMT.
- Mobile Intensive Care (MICU)Critical care with intensive-care equipment.
- Non-emergency transportScheduled ambulance transport for patients, facilities and families.
