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Basic Life Support Transport

BLS ambulance transport in Houston

Preferred EMS provides Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance transportation for hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, healthcare teams, patients and families across Greater Houston.

Request a transport

or call Dispatch (713) 791-9000

Next: date, time and your phone number. Dispatch calls to confirm. No medical details needed.

For a medical emergency, call 911.

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
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Service overview

What is BLS ambulance transport?

BLS is for patients who need an ambulance stretcher and EMT-level care during the trip.

It is used for transfers between facilities, hospital discharges and scheduled trips.

Common requests

When BLS transport is requested

Common BLS trips:

Interfacility transfers

Between hospitals, nursing facilities, rehab centers and specialty care.

Hospital discharge transportation

From the hospital to a care facility, rehab center or home.

Skilled nursing facility transfers

Nursing home residents going to and from appointments, procedures or other facilities.

Scheduled appointments

Trips to scheduled healthcare appointments.

For healthcare teams

BLS transport for healthcare facilities

Hospitals, nursing facilities, rehab centers and specialty providers across Greater Houston can request BLS. Dispatch answers 24/7.

Dispatch confirms the pickup, destination, time and level with your team.

For healthcare facilities

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is BLS ambulance transport?

BLS is for patients who need an ambulance stretcher and EMT-level care during the trip.

Who is on a BLS ambulance crew?

A BLS ambulance has a crew of two EMTs.

Who may need BLS ambulance transportation?

Patients going between facilities, leaving the hospital, or going to scheduled appointments.

Is BLS the same as non-emergency ambulance transportation?

Not exactly. BLS is a level of care. Non-emergency means the trip is planned ahead, not a 911 emergency.

How is the appropriate level of transport determined?

The patient's doctor or nurse chooses the level. Not sure? Dispatch will help.

How do I request BLS ambulance transport?

Call Dispatch at (713) 791-9000 or send the online request. Dispatch will call you to confirm.

Is Preferred EMS dispatch available 24/7?

Yes. Dispatch answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.