Acadian Companies

Acadian Companies is a diversified healthcare and emergency services provider founded in 1971 and headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana. Originally established as a local ambulance service, Acadian has grown into a multi-faceted, employee-owned company with operations spanning ambulance and air medical transport, safety management, security systems, EMS education, and charter flight services. Its primary divisions lude Acadian Ambulance Service, Acadian Air Med, Safety Management Systems, National EMS Academy, Acadian Total Security, Executive Aircraft Charter Service, and Acadian Health. The company operates in 72 counties and parishes across Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, and Mississippi, with a workforce of over 5,000 employee-owners. Acadian maintains an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, with 80% of company stock held by employees, supporting a unique ownership culture. For 2024, Acadian Companies reported annual revenue of $734 million. The company is recognized nationally for its commitment to innovation, comprehensive safety compliance, healthcare excellence, and community investment.​