The Indiana State Fair Commission recently entered into an agreement with Seals Ambulance to provide emergency medical service and first aid to events at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center, 1201 E. 38^th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205.

Seals Ambulance will provide medical service to more than 400 events each year. The Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center has more than one million square feet of event space in 20 venues that host events of all kinds ranging from Indy Fuel home hockey games and IUPUI Jaguars basketball home games to agricultural events and presidential visits. Seals Ambulance will serve all events with the exception of the annual Indiana State Fair, which has a separate service contract.

“The Indiana State Fairgrounds welcomes millions of visitors each year for a range of events and entertainment,” said Matt Bruskotter, Director of Safety & Security, Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center. “We are committed to our guests having positive, impactful experiences at the Fairgrounds throughout the year. An important part of that is making sure we are prepared to address any medical needs or emergencies. We have selected a partner in Seals Ambulance with the experience, skilled personnel and customer service training to ensure every attendee is safe and protected.”

Seals Ambulance began providing coverage to events beginning in January 2018 and through two options for extensions, will serve as the first aid and medical services provider through 2020.

Seals Ambulance will develop an emergency medical coverage plan during any time when facilities on the Fairgrounds are in use. Teams of EMTs and paramedics will be provided with a golf cart to quickly access any area of the 250-acre grounds. In case of emergencies, Seals Ambulance will provide on-scene medical care while coordinating ambulance transport with the City of Indianapolis.

“Seals is highly experienced in special event standbys, first aid and customer service, and we are excited to extend our service to the Indiana State Fairgrounds,” said Seals Ambulance Vice President Tony Anteau. “We appreciate being given the opportunity to make every visit safe and fun.”

Seals Ambulance has extensive experience in special event medical coverage. In addition to the Indiana State Fairgrounds, Seals Ambulance is the contracted provider for several large venues, including Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center and Indiana Grand Racing and Casino.

About Seals Ambulance

Based in Indianapolis, Seals Ambulance provides emergency and nonemergency transport services to multiple hospital and facility contracts in Central Indiana, as well as emergency 911 service for various regions throughout Indiana. An extensive fleet allows Seals Ambulance to serve a wide area around-the-clock with prompt response time and quality service. Seals Ambulance is the contracted provider for several venues, including Klipsch Music Center and Indiana Downs Horse Track, and is the preferred provider for the Community Health Network. Seals Ambulance also provide emergency 9-1-1 response to the of Tipton County, Vernon Township and the City of Franklin.

Seals Ambulance is a regional branch of Priority Ambulance, a national ambulance network. For more information, visit www.seals-ambulance.com.

About the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center

The Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center is a modern public event facility that annually hosts more than 400 meetings, shows, sports and agricultural events, including the Indiana State Fair. Laid out over 250 acres, the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center is home to more than 1,000,000 square feet of event space and offers the most flexible event venues in the state of Indiana. The year-round management of the Fairgrounds is overseen by the Indiana State Fair Commission which is a quasi- governmental agency that was established in 1992, with the mission to preserve and enhance the Indiana State Fairgrounds and the annual Indiana State Fair for the benefit of all citizens of Indiana. The 2018 Indiana State Fair will be held August 3-19. Additional information is available at www.indianastatefair.com.