Caring for Northern Ireland Since 1999.
From a single ambulance to the island's largest private fleet. This is our story...
Local Expertise. Island-Wide Strength.
For over 25 years, Proparamedics has been the trusted name in Northern Ireland for Event Medical Cover and Patient Transport. We built our reputation using our flexibility & responsivness as a private ambulance service to provide NHS-standard care.
A New Chapter with Medicall
In 2025, we joined forces with the Medicall Ambulance to create Ireland’s largest independent ambulance provider.
This partnership preserves everything our clients love about us—our Belfast roots, our local management team, and our familiar faces—while giving you access to unrivalled resources:
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70+ Vehicles across the island of Ireland.
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300+ Clinical Staff, from First Aiders to Critical Care Paramedics.
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24/7 Command Centre for rapid deployment.
Satisfied Clients
Lives Saved
Years Expertise
Events Covered
Local Expertise. Island-Wide Strength.
Every decision we make puts the patient's dignity and comfort first. Whether it’s a high-dependency transfer or a festival medical tent, care is our priority.
We don’t cut corners. Our staff are highly trained, our vehicles are equipped to NHS standards, and our Clinical Governance is rigorous.
When we say we’ll be there, we’ll be there. Our logistics team ensures 99.9% reliability for time-critical transfers and event start times.
“Think Globally, Act Locally."
Taking the very best in medical practice & expertise to every situation where we work, always caring for life.
Meet the Leadership Team
Paul ffrench-O'Carroll
CEO
Leading the strategic growth of the MCL Group across Ireland, ensuring Proparamedics remains at the forefront of private medical care.
David Brophy
Managing Director
Leading the strategic growth of the MCL Group across Ireland, ensuring Proparamedics remains at the forefront of private medical care.
OUR TIMELINE
1999
Proparamedics is founded in Belfast.
1999
Inaugural events client SSE Arena
2013
Dedicated Training and Education Department established
2013
Membership of the Independent Ambulance Association
2014
ISO 9001:2015 Accreditation
2020
NI First - Critical Care Contract
2023
NI First Promedikids training course established
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First NI IAS to be JAM card friendly
2023
Safer Events Pledge Launched
2024
25 years in business
2025
Sale of Proparamedics/New ownershi
2025
David Brophy appointed MD – September 2025




