STARK AMBULANCE began in 1977 in Massillon, Ohio. Owner Ron Cordray, and then partner Roger Baker, bought a used ambulance and began the first true Paramedic Emergency Service in western Stark County. 

Ron and Roger worked 24 hours a day, six days a week. They continued this schedule for the first few years they were in business. As the business grew, Ron added another unit and bought out Roger’s share of the company. By
the mid 1980’s, STARK AMBULANCE serviced Massillon and Perry Twp.
Fire Departments, the two local hospitals and all the nursing homes in western Stark County. Ron also expanded into the Canton area in 1987. STARK’S business continues to grow as a company with a reputation for excellence in patient care.

Ron Cordray, coming from the street side of the business, understands
the importance of quality compassionate care to the patient. To this day,
he believes this to be the basis of STARK AMBULANCE’S success. Ron
has also proved to be a very shrewd business man. He guided
MEDICAL TRANSPORT SYSTEM’S through many changes in a
very competitive market. When the trend began for the conglomerates to
buy out the smaller companies, both nationwide and in our area, Ron opted
to turn down some very lucrative offers and instead has forged the way to
set the example for independent companies to continue to grow. Taking
those large ambulance companies head on.

A sister company called SUMMIT AMBULANCE was started in 1995.
This second company is located in Barberton, Ohio, in Summit County, with
a second location now in Cuyahoga Falls. The combination of Stark/
Summit Ambulance has seen a dramatic increase in business since
1996. The Company has experienced a 150%  growth in run volume,
during that time period. The Stark Division has expanded again and is
now operating  24 hours a day in Alliance and surrounding townships. A
brand new office and quarters has just been completed, and is located
at 2000 McCrea Street in the City of Alliance, currently housing two 24
hour ALS Units and one day ALS Unit and 2 Wheelchair Units.

Today, STARK AMBULANCE is Stark County’s biggest and
busiest ambulance service.
SUMMIT AMBULANCE is also growing at a significant rate.

Our business now includes a highly specialized MOBILE
INTENSIVE CRITICAL CARE DIVISION.

STARK AMBULANCE’S success is based on our history. The medics in
the field, the management team, and the owner is committed to
quality compassionate patient care in the communities in which we serve.

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