About Gilpin Ambulance Authority

 At Gilpin Ambulance Authority, our mission is to enhance the welfare of our communities by upholding the highest standards of integrity, compassion, education, and innovation. We are dedicated to providing exceptional prehospital medical services, fostering trust and respect within the community, and continuously improving our practices through ongoing education and innovative solutions. Our commitment is to serve with excellence, ensuring the health and safety of every individual in our care.

Our team is made up of experienced and highly trained EMTs and Paramedics who are dedicated to the safety and well-being of our patients. We come from many different backgrounds, but we all unite under one objective, providing high-quality care to our patients.

Gilpin Ambulance Authority proudly serves the City of Black Hawk, Central City, and Gilpin County in the beautiful State of Colorado.

Gilpin Ambulance Authority originated in 1969 as Gilpin County Search & Rescue. The population had dwindled since the conclusion of the 1859 gold rush, and Gilpin County had become a small mountain community. In 1991, a state-wide amendment  established Gilpin County as one of two limited-stakes gaming districts in the State of Colorado. While the resident population of Gilpin County is just under 6,000, tens of thousands flock to more than 20 casinos in the cities of Black Hawk and Central City. This required the establishment of a paid ambulance service with round-the-clock coverage. Thus Gilpin Ambulance Inc. was born. In 2009, the private agency, Gilpin Ambulance Inc. was dissolved in favor of the governmental authority that exists today. Gilpin Ambulance Authority's three full-time, ALS ambulances respond to approximately 2000 calls for service in and around Gilpin County each year. Our prehospital medical personnel are supported by three fire departments and five law enforcement agencies when responding to requests for service. We not only provide emergency medical services but also provide medical training, preventative care, home visits, vaccinations, and other critical services to the residents and visitors of Gilpin County and the surrounding area.