YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - On Friday, November 3rd, the Sierra-Sacramento Valley EMS Agency (S-SV EMS) Joint Powers Agency (JPA) unanimously approved three-year contract extensions for Bi-County Ambulance (BCA) service in Yuba and Sutter Counties.  BCA has been the sole Emergency Medical Services provided in Yuba and Sutter County since 1980.

The S-SV EMS Agency is a Joint Powers Agency (JPA) founded in 1975.  The JPA Governing Board consists of a County Supervisor for each S-SV EMS member county.  Supervisor Don Blaser represents Yuba County, and Supervisor Nick Micheli represents Sutter County on the S-SV EMS Agency JPA Board of Directors.  

“We are proud of our team and the high quality of care that they provide to the Yuba and Sutter County communities,” said Alex Bumpus, BCA President/Chief Executive Officer.  “We appreciate the opportunity to continue serving our local communities.”

BCA will continue to be held to a high-standard of service, which includes monitoring response time standards, and various other performance metrics.  BCA has decades of proven experience and performance, and the company’s response time has never fallen out of compliance.

At Bi-County Ambulance (BCA), our mission is to provide exceptional Emergency Medical Services with an unwavering commitment to the well-being and safety of our communities.

BCA is dedicated to delivering timely, compassionate, and high-quality care to those in their moments of greatest need.  Our team of highly skilled professionals, equipped with cutting-edge technology and a profound sense of responsibility, strives to make a positive difference in every life we touch.

BCA’s Pledge:

To respond swiftly to emergencies, upholding the values of integrity, accountability, and transparency in all aspects of our operations; To prioritize the comfort and dignity of our patients, treating each individual with respect, empathy, and cultural sensitivity; To maintain the highest standards of clinical excellence, constantly improving our skills and knowledge to provide the best possible care; To collaborate seamlessly with healthcare partners, first responders, and the communities we serve to create a comprehensive network of support; and, to promote health and safety through community education, prevention programs, and outreach initiatives.