Acute Rescue And Transport – Our Story
On February 7, 2011, Acute Rescue and Transport, Inc. was modestly founded with two fully equipped Critical Care ALS ambulances and a focus on superior emergency medical care with a focus on quality customer service in Boise, Idaho.
ART was the first private ambulance agency in Idaho to hold a Critical Care pre-hospital support EMS license, which means ART has the same level of licensure as the 911 agencies in Idaho. By January 2012, due to radical growth and an increased demand for services, ART expanded to an indoor facility, providing sleeping quarters for on duty crew members as well as administrative offices, and a temperature-controlled environment for all vehicles and medical equipment.
By 2018, ART became the primary contracted entity to provide interfacility transports for the largest trauma hospital system in the state of Idaho, and ground transports for the largest air-ambulance service in the Northwest. With the advent of COVID-19 in 2020, ART introduced UV sterilization for all vehicles, and broadened safety measures for all employees. In 2022, ART became the first ambulance agency in the state of Idaho to add the HAAS alert system to all ambulances, so when emergency lights are activated, approaching drivers receive real-time digital alerts to slow down and move over. These are delivered via apps, navigation systems, or mobile devices to drivers up to 30 seconds in advance and help reduce the risk of collision by up to 90%.
In December of 2022, ART opened a station in Pocatello, Idaho to expand services to Eastern Idaho due to an increased need by the hospitals for patient transfers. Then, in August of 2023, ART opened yet another station in Nampa, Idaho to better serve the people and facilities in the rapidly expanding Treasure Valley.
The opportunity to contribute to the health and safety of our fellow Idahoans fills us with a deep sense of pride. Every day, we strive to uphold the values of exemplary customer service, compassion, professionalism, and rapid response
Customer Service Is Our Top Priority
Acute Rescue and Transport prides itself on providing consistent, reliable, and compassionate care with exemplary customer service. By recognizing the profound impact of personal growth, we actively nurture our team’s potential, and foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development. By empowering individuals, cultivating their skills, and prioritizing their well-being, we strive to create a resilient, compassionate workforce. In addition, we continuously add cutting-edge equipment and innovative technology combined with practices that consistently exceed the state minimums to continually improve our quality of service. We believe by fostering strong partnerships with local healthcare collaborators we help build a healthier and more connected community, where providing quality medical care and exceptional customer service are irrevocably connected.
Our Mission
To deliver exceptional medical care and transportation with a steadfast dedication to unparalleled customer service. We embrace open communication, respect, and a genuine commitment to the needs of those both within our organization and in the communities we serve. We strive to exceed expectations by listening attentively, responding with empathy, providing innovative solutions, and consistently delivering service that reflects our commitment to excellence. We believe fostering strong partnerships with healthcare collaborators creates a healthier and more connected community, where providing humanitarian-based medical care and exceptional customer service go hand-in-hand.
Our Vision
We aspire to redefine the industry standard by introducing cutting-edge technologies, investing in people, and a humanitarian-based approach that prioritizes customer service, patient outcomes and the personal development of individuals. By challenging traditional paradigms and embracing progressive methodologies, we aim to set a benchmark for excellence in EMS. Through our visionary leadership and relentless commitment to improvement, we envision transforming the way emergency medical services are delivered, ensuring swift, precise, and compassionate care for every individual in need.
Our EMTs and Paramedics perform under the Medical Direction of physician Dr. Ryan Fisher, M.D.
We utilize medical guidelines endorsed by Dr. Fisher under the Scope of Practice authorized by the Idaho Emergency Medical Services Physician Commission.
Our Fleet
state of the art ambulances
non-medical gurney vans
secure transport vehicle
wheelchair vans
Medical Roving VEhicle for Events
ART Leadership
Wesley Anderson, a born-and-raised native of Idaho, has been an EMS care provider and AHA instructor since 1998. Beginning his EMS career as a volunteer EMT with Homedale Ambulance Association in 1998, he progressed to a Paramedic in 2003.
Serving as the Education Coordinator for Homedale Ambulance in 1999, he later became the Director of Operations for the Treasure Valley’s largest air and ground ambulance service (at the time) from 2004 to 2005. Contracted to deploy to Iraq in 2006, Wes provided high-threat security paramedicine to diplomats for in a war zone, and returned home regularly between deployments to maintain affiliation.
In 2011, Wes founded Acute Rescue and Transport, Inc., with a focus on customer service, provider education, integrity, and community service. Wes has grown to be a cornerstone of the EMS community in Idaho. He has served on the board for the Paramedic Program Advisory Committee for Idaho State University since 2017 and was elected Chairperson in 2019. Wes has been a voting member of Region 3 TSE committee since 2018 and a member of TSE Region 5 since 2023.
Under his leadership, Acute Rescue and Transport is the only private ambulance agency who was invited to participate in the Idaho EMS Sustainability Task Force. This task force is a comprehensive group of subject matter experts working together to find solutions to the challenges facing those who provide the emergency medical response throughout Idaho. Wes is proud to serve as both a Member & Sub-committee Chairperson of the Idaho EMS Sustainability Task Force. Wes consistently strives to be a valuable resource for progress, growth, education, and innovation in EMS.
Raised in Star, Idaho, Dr. Ryan Fisher, M.D., after attending Eagle High School, went on to graduate from Boise State University in 2007, and then the University of Washington School of Medicine in 2016. In 2019, following his residency at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Fisher and his wife Katie chose to return to the Treasure Valley to raise their 3 children. Dr. Fisher has been providing emergency and trauma care to the Treasure Valley after joining Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in 2019 as an Emergency Medicine Physician. His wife Katie also became a Physician’s Assistant for St. Luke’s Hospitalists.
Dr. Fisher chose to join the Acute Rescue family as Medical Director in 2021, drawn by ART’s commitment to provider education, quality medical care, integrity, investment, and development to further advancement in pre-hospital medicine.
He is also a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) since 2016 and the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEP) since 2021. He has held certification by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) since 2021. He also proudly serves as the Medical Director for the Boise School District’s Dennis Technical Institute EMT Program since 2020.
He is honored to be elected to the Idaho EMS Physicians Commission in 2024.