Every day the Albany Fire Department has three ambulances with paramedic/firefighters. Additionally, there are also three fire apparatus staffed with at least one paramedic in the crew. More units can be staffed as needed with reserve vehicles for events, inclement weather, or call-back for major emergencies.
Ambulance service
Current rates
Ambulance service rates are approved by City Council. You can find the current rates on this page.
If you need transport...
Transport decisions are based upon your condition at the time of the call, your best interest, the closest appropriate facility, medical direction from the hospital, and lastly your preference.
Treatment without transport
If a treatment is provided without transport, such as starting an IV or providing medications like dextrose for a diabetic or Albuterol for respiratory distress, then we charge an aid call at a rate of $630.00. This service is not covered by Medicare.
We don’t charge for lift assist or assessment.
Your ambulance bill
Payments can also be made in person at:
611 Lyon Street SE
Albany, OR 97321
Financial assistance
Financial assistance is based on the federal poverty level. To find out if you qualify fill out the form (below) and provide two years' proof of income.
Payment plans
To set up a monthly payment plan, call 541-917-7710.
Join FireMed
FireMed gives you affordable, prepaid, 24-hour ambulance coverage for your entire family
FireMed is a membership program designed to provide affordable ambulance service to the community. It is not insurance, but is prepaid coverage in excess of any health insurance or medical benefits. FireMed provides 24-hour ambulance service for your entire family.
FireMed covers people in Albany as well as in other cities in Oregon that also have FireMed programs.
